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VE53 JGZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,399 miles

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

slight play front lower king pins o/s and n/s

Fail 24 Nov 2023 60,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

slight play front lower king pins o/s and n/s

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,804 miles

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

Offside Front hub slight leak of greas

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,887 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,446 miles

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

Slight play in Offside front king pin bearings

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,419 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Slight play in Offside front king pin bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,111 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded/split.

oil leaking from offside front axle housing.

perish marks/cracks in offside front and rear tyres.

rear silencer casing deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,542 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded.

leak from offside front axle housing.

perish marks/cracks in offside front and rear tyres.

play in front axle lower swivel joint.

rear silencer casing corroded/split.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 22,542 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust mount corroded.

leak from offside front axle housing.

perish marks/cracks in offside front and rear tyres.

play in front axle lower swivel joint.

rear silencer casing corroded/split.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,584 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded/split.

oil leak around offside front axle swivel/housing.

rear silencer casing slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 21,584 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded/split.

oil leak around offside front axle swivel/housing.

rear silencer casing slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,324 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield end deteriorated and clip misssing.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,739 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,838 miles

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

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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VE53 JGZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 JGZ, 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 VE53 JGZ registered?

VE53 JGZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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