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EA54 XCH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Reverse Lights Bot Working

Fail 12 Sep 2025 77,036 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,265 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 63,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 58,771 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 58,768 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 54,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 54,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,818 miles

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,336 miles

O/s/f tyre and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,516 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,238 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 24,238 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear 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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EA54 XCH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA54 XCH, 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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What year was EA54 XCH registered?

EA54 XCH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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