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DE54 OLW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 155,444 miles

Offside Front brake squeeking

Offside Rear spring corroding

Pass 7 May 2025 144,650 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped center lower - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades defective. but still clear the windshield at this time. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LHR brake imbalance - service and parking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 144,650 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped center lower - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty - refilled - PRS. (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades defective. but still clear the windshield at this time. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LHR brake imbalance - service and parking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 138,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear reading lower than off side

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & offside body mountings near rear trailing arm bushes starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area behind headlight on inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting End of chassis near body mount and tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tow bar starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front front panel to inner wing area is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at mid cross member attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower tow bar is rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,345 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,995 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,551 miles

N.S.R. / O.S.R. brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,312 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 27,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 20,924 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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DE54 OLW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE54 OLW, 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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DE54 OLW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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