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DC53 FTE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 44,914 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 44,135 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 44,135 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 43,465 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 43,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes generally corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes generally corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,661 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,371 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,440 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,518 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 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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DC53 FTE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DC53 FTE, 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 DC53 FTE registered?

DC53 FTE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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