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WV53 LWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 130,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,762 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 127,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,530 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,148 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 101,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,539 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,824 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,584 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,584 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,645 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 LWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LWD, 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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What year was WV53 LWD registered?

WV53 LWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 LWD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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