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DF53 TUH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,822 miles

all brake pipes greesed preventing full inspection

front wiper blade damaged

o/s front swivel joint has slight leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2015 72,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

brake pipes greesed prefenting full inspection

front wiper blade damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,825 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 May 2012 59,077 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,042 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,043 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

non slip provision missing on the clutch pedal.

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 TUH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF53 TUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 TUH registered?

DF53 TUH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DF53 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 TUH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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