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FD54 ZBX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,467 mi
Last recorded129,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ZBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,467 miles

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

Offside Front hub leaking grease

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,909 miles

Offside Front axl oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2024 125,499 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,314 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 120,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Grease leaking from off side front hub

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

coolant radiator in poor condition

nearside and offside hub breather pipes corroded [all]

outer skin on rear silencer in poor condition/corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 115,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hub breather pipes x2 corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub breather pipes x2 corroded

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 113,020 miles

rear exhaust system tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2020 113,019 miles

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

rear exhaust system tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pivit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,247 miles

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

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,339 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,904 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

steel pipe relating to four wheel drive at front corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,896 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

steel pipe relating to four wheel drive at front corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 96,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,631 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,340 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,269 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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FD54 ZBX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FD54 ZBX, 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 FD54 ZBX registered?

FD54 ZBX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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