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EA54 XCM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,758 mi
Last recorded54,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,758 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 52,183 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 52,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,194 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 47,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

emi light on

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,871 miles

off road vehicle

sill covers fitted/not giving full acess to sills

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 45,760 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 44,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mounting snapped (6.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 44,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear SHOCKER KNOCKING INTERNALLY FOUND ON READ TEST.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition BOX MISSING (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,918 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,652 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 34,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front hub seals starting to leak. Headlamp aims borderline low. Exhaust corroded. N/s/r spring top corroded. Slight imbalance rear brakes.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,779 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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EA54 XCM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EA54 XCM, 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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EA54 XCM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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