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HD53 SFY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 SFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 125,934 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe slightly corroded on rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,479 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,083 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,536 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,525 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 107,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,819 miles

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protective cover corroded

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber protective cover corroded

Rear Tail box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,029 miles

Central Front Aux belt noisy

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protective cover corroded

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber protective cover corroded

Rear Exhaust tail box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,609 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber protective cover rusted

Offside Rear shock absorber protective cover rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,250 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,250 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,288 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,288 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,179 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,179 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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)

near side front king pin tractor seal leaking.

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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HD53 SFY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD53 SFY, 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 HD53 SFY registered?

HD53 SFY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HD53 SFY safe to buy?

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