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AX53 PHA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,473 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber rubber gaiters (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 115,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,871 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust down pipe fixing missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 112,861 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust down pipe fixing missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 112,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Swivel leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 108,188 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 108,184 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items around internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel joint leaking oil badly (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,467 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sphere seal weeping oil

rear of sills rusting offside rear sill backing rusting and getting weak near body mount

Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,986 miles

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

under body and inner ,outer sill are starting to corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering spheres starting to corrode

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering spheres starting to corrode

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear compensator. all (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering spheres corroding

brake and fuel pipes partly greased unable to fully inspect

under body has surface rust more so on sill backing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,238 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bull bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bull bar (2.2.D.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear compensator. all (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering spheres corroding

brake and fuel pipes partly greased unable to fully inspect

forward mount of exhaust missing. exhaust adequately supported

under body has surface rust more so on sill backing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,873 miles

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

Nearside Front steering sphere pitted and rusting

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

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

Offside Front steering spheres rusting and pitted

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes at rear compensator starting to corrode

forward and o/s fuel and brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,020 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

TRANSFER BOX MOUNTING BRAKET BROKEN.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,546 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust shield loose

Fail 8 Jan 2009 45,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,786 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats removed

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,054 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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AX53 PHA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,220 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 AX53 PHA, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 PHA registered?

AX53 PHA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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