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GD53 ZJJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 ZJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,679 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,234 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR BODY MOUNT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,453 miles

Front axle breather pipe's rusting

Fuel hose corroded all fuel and breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive spherical hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,453 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle breather pipe's rusting

Fuel hose corroded all fuel and breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive spherical hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,413 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 90,168 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2017 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,689 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,662 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,540 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 ZJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD53 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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