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DV53 ZDC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 142,523 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively TRUNION JOINTS[BOTH SIDES] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively @DIFF. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Trunion Ball Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Trunion Ball Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j=RENEW@DIFF. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 134,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 127,421 miles

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

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

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,496 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,420 miles

Both front swivels corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 119,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 3 above the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front swivels corroded

Exhaust insecure at the cat

Wipers not tested

Fail 7 Mar 2017 119,401 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust cracked and blowing

Centre fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,448 miles

NOTE! all metal brake and fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking at time of test.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,928 miles

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 28 Mar 2014 95,303 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

OSR brake pipe corrosion

Rear exhaust blow

Unable to check rear seats/belts

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,496 miles

nsf brake binding

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,420 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 45,420 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,060 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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DV53 ZDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DV53 ZDC, 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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DV53 ZDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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