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DY54 EJE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 EJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,586 miles

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

under vehicle covered with underseal treatment

Fail 28 Apr 2026 87,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,750 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f suspension sphere has seepage

o/s sill is inadequately repaired but over all structure is ok

Fail 16 Apr 2025 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f suspension sphere has seepage

o/s sill is inadequately repaired but over all structure is ok

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 69,682 miles

Underbody heavily coverd with under seal

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,584 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded exsessivley next to body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,180 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on axel to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to reae (1.1.11 (c))

offside front sphere seals leaking and slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front swivel cups pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,248 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,293 miles

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,894 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deterioating,front section heat shield loose

n/s wiper deterioating

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,894 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin deterioating,front section heat shield loose

n/s wiper deterioating

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,717 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

n/s/f brake pads starting to get low

rear exhaust section mount braket corroded.exh aust still supported

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,272 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,135 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,218 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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DY54 EJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY54 EJE, 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 EJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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