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GD53 EFL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,066 mi
Last recorded107,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,970 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2023 94,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and has a leak on it (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed areas as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,683 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed areas as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,758 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 59,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,444 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear silencer skin corroding

wipers splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,481 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

eml on

front wiper blades slight smeary

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre cracked and cuts to tread area

rear exhuaust box outer corroded and loose

Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

eml on

front wiper blades slight smeary

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre cracked and cuts to tread area

rear exhuaust box outer corroded and loose

Pass 23 May 2009 55,276 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,215 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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GD53 EFL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GD53 EFL, 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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GD53 EFL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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