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FH53 ZDM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 70,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel housing bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,848 miles

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

vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,403 miles

underside waxoyled

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,796 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn / perished

head lamp panels rusty

vehicle been waxoyled

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,210 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,326 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp panels rusty

sill trims fitted to car can not see sills

surface rust on underside has been waxoyled

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,676 miles

chassis slightly corroded

front tyres slightly perished

rear shock bushes slightly perished

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 14,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,270 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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FH53 ZDM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FH53 ZDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 ZDM registered?

FH53 ZDM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is FH53 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 ZDM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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