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DC53 FSV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,768 mi
Last recorded80,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,768 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 80,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,339 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 78,339 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,461 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing stained (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,004 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,578 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,578 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,615 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 49,253 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,557 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,658 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 35,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,235 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,792 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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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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