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DF53 TUA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,598 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion behind both headlights

slight play felt at offside rear wheel possibly in differential

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,598 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion behind both headlights

slight play felt at offside rear wheel possibly in differential

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,011 miles

both floor to sill area's corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,872 miles

both hub vacuum pipes corroded at offside.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,868 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,086 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,222 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,691 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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DF53 TUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 TUA, 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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DF53 TUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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