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CJ53 DAO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,149 mi
Last recorded44,149 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 44,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 43,010 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake servo coroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,002 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are cracking with age

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust outer skin has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,113 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,552 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,176 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,621 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,482 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,001 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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CJ53 DAO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJ53 DAO, 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 CJ53 DAO registered?

CJ53 DAO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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