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DU54 MLZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,700 mi
Last recorded137,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from N/S/F hub but not excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 121,084 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

back box corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 92,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,885 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust supported

front discs worn

slight under body corrosion in all areas

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,885 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust supported

front discs worn

slight under body corrosion in all areas

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,873 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,610 miles

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

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

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

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,167 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,904 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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DU54 MLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU54 MLZ, 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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DU54 MLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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