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SX53 HDC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,440 mi
Last recorded131,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 HDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,440 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 131,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor badly corroded and has several holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both rears. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both chassis rails badly corroded with several cracks. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside of vehicle in poor condition (corrosion)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover missing. (2.7.3)

O/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,044 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover missing. (2.7.3)

O/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Transfer box insecure.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,855 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

O/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread

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

Unable to check rear seat-belts

Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,819 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

O/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread

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

Unable to check rear seat-belts

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it close to side wall.

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

Oil leak sump corroded and leaking.

o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 98,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it close to side wall.

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

Oil leak sump corroded and leaking.

o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,753 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,681 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake disks corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,627 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

gearbox rear mounting split

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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SX53 HDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SX53 HDC, 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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SX53 HDC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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