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DC53 FTK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,902 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 88,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion around top of both rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,776 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,192 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,622 miles

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

slight bind front n/s

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,622 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

slight bind front n/s

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,266 miles

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

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

p/s pipes rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

p/s pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,325 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,516 miles

o/s front swivel hub slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,190 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 FTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FTK, 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 FTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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