MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Both outer swivel joints leaking
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Corrosion all over various suspension components
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Corrosion all over various suspension components
Front Outer Both outer swivel joints leaking
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swival joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal travel indicating adjust required/inspection
chassis corrosion in various point, also suspension assemblies
n/s/r body to chassis fix point corroded
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing stained (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front lower swivel has significant play causing tractor joint seal to leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine sump porous ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front both springs corroded
Nearside Rear road spring corroded
Offside Front lower swivel has significant play causing tractor joint seal to leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine sump porous ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyres becoming perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear suspention shock bushes deteriorated but not excess movement
underside becoming slightly corroded
various bushes becoming deteriored
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DC53 FSV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DC53 FSV, 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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DC53 FSV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2004.
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