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CX54 FWE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 69,742 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 69,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,300 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 69,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm rubbing on stabilizer arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 67,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 65,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,117 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification roll bar not locked (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play From steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose in frame (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Panard rod mount fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Bracket/mount broken on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability Front stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 59,425 miles

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven Slow on the offside (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Panhard rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,883 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,355 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,724 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc's pitted.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and has cracks in tread pattern but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and has cracks in tread pattern but not yet exposing ply or cord.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,496 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,311 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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CX54 FWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CX54 FWE, 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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CX54 FWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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