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DU54 MOV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis leg by the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car has corrosion / covered in under sill

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear sill/arch (in yellow chalk) below sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis leg by the spring (in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis leg by the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car has corrosion / covered in under sill

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 9 Aug 2024 82,110 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2022 75,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,791 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mount corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,526 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,523 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,151 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,145 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,526 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 48,512 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,701 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,701 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,708 miles

n/s/f slight bind on brakes

Fail 7 Feb 2011 31,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/f slight bind on brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,877 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,421 miles

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

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 MOV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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