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SW54 FWD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside front inner wings rusted

Fail 22 Jul 2023 79,539 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside front inner wings rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 77,775 miles

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

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

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

body showing signs of corrosion

front body to headlights corroding

fuel lines corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,562 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

rear body mounts corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2020 71,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,820 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,816 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch too body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,139 miles

body / chassis/ sills x 2 has slight corrossion / under seal

brake pipes coroded / susspension subframes coroded under seal

Fail 14 Aug 2018 60,136 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion body corroded at all chassis-body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around all body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorbers have negligeable damping effect

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 39,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,028 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 28,784 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,247 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 26,247 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,030 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 24,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 21,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,222 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 19,149 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front hub leaking grease

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,372 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 10,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 7,529 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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SW54 FWD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SW54 FWD, 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 SW54 FWD registered?

SW54 FWD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is SW54 FWD safe to buy?

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