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GJ54 UZR

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,724 mi
Last recorded103,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,392 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 101,392 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,520 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,518 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,327 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,325 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,091 miles

Offside Rear to rear brake hose

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play in front hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play in front hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear to rear brake hose

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,500 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,481 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covered in mud

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,565 miles

nearside and offside front steering ball joints leaking but not on to brakes

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,169 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,159 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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GJ54 UZR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ54 UZR, 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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GJ54 UZR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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