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DY54 BYJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,374 mi
Last recorded161,374 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 161,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 150,127 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,580 miles

Front 4x4 vacuum pipes corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel line has surface corrosion

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,461 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 122,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 115,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure position light (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 107,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,988 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 73,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 186,498 miles

FRONT HUBS CORRODED.

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

OFFDSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED UNDER BONNET

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 186,498 miles

FRONT HUBS CORRODED.

OFFDSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED UNDER BONNET

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,902 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 33,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,681 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,681 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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DY54 BYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY54 BYJ, 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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DY54 BYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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