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VA53 HFR

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,319 mi
Last recorded89,319 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,319 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 89,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,060 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 66,002 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,633 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,633 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,028 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 49,593 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

general corrosion to brake,steering and suspension components

nearside front fog lamp broken

under body rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

general corrosion to brake,steering and suspension components

nearside front fog lamp broken

under body rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2013 37,822 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

general corrosion to brake,suspension and steering components

under body rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,590 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,548 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,786 miles

offside front chassis damaged.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

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

both rear tyres perished in tread.!!!

Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside front chassis damaged.!!!

offside front outer brake disc corroded.!!!

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,766 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AXLE SPHEAR SWIVEL BALLS CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,194 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VA53 HFR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 VA53 HFR, 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 VA53 HFR registered?

VA53 HFR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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