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DG54 SBU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 SBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,781 miles

Nearside Front AXLE SWIVEL LEAKING OIL AND HAS PLAY

Offside Front AXLE SWIVEL LEAKING OIL AND HAS PLAY

Fail 22 Sep 2025 77,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NEAR SIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL LEAKING OIL AND HAS PLAY

OFF SIDE FRONT AXLE SWIVEL LEAKING OIL AND HAS PLAY

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,685 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel ball slight leak of lube.

Offside Front axle swivel ball corroded and leaking lube.

Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,622 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNT INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNT INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,393 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front centre to both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ON REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR - IN SECURING CLIPS (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Corrosion to O/S/F axle swivle joint.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,643 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,021 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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DG54 SBU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG54 SBU, 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 DG54 SBU registered?

DG54 SBU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is DG54 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 SBU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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