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GV53 TYX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 145,161 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 139,722 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 132,214 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 125,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 118,291 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 105,853 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 98,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,258 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 78,228 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,782 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,342 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,342 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,011 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

advise front discs worn and scored slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,135 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 17,522 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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GV53 TYX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GV53 TYX, 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 GV53 TYX registered?

GV53 TYX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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