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DF04 VXW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 101,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 99,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body cover with undersealed

underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2022 96,692 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Under body cover with undersealed

underbody surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,282 miles

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

Under body heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,988 miles

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

Weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

corrosion under body

Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,986 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wing (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under body

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,060 miles

All around coil springs corroded but still complete

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,062 miles

Front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Underbody heavily corroded but no hole time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,192 miles

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

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

front breather pipes to spheres corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front breather pipes to spheres corroded

o/s/f fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,819 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,792 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 86,606 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 70,777 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,492 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's perrished.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,722 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,722 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,229 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,229 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,546 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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DF04 VXW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DF04 VXW, 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 DF04 VXW registered?

DF04 VXW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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