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DF53 TVZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,277 mi
Last recorded33,277 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 24% and slight bind on both sides (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm and cracking down tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,520 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 30,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,663 miles

rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,061 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 24,007 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,436 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 TVZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TVZ, 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 DF53 TVZ registered?

DF53 TVZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is DF53 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 TVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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