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WV53 LUF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,901 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,901 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,703 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,895 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM COMPENSATOR TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AND OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OFFSIDE INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LOOSE

OFFSIDE LOWER TRIM LOOSE

STTERING BOX HAS FREEPLAY WHEN NOT IN STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 76,059 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 69,654 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring corroded and broken (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front axle swivel joint oil/grease leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front axle swivel joint oil/grease leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,046 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,025 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front hub leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 36,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pos terminal on battery loose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine fault light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cill covers fitted, not alling fullacsess

Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cill covers fitted, not alling fullacsess

Fail 14 Nov 2009 28,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,221 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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WV53 LUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 LUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV53 LUF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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