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WG53 OWF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,949 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Jul 2024 100,249 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,612 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,404 miles

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle body has slight corriosion

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle body has slight corriosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,438 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,350 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

Front both swivel seals slightly leaking

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

Front both swivel seals slightly leaking

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,805 miles

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

axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,759 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,759 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

offside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,792 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,590 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cant see the front inner brake pads

cracking to the n/s/f both the rears and the spare tyres

noise from the front brakes

slight damage to the n/s/r light lens

Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,740 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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WG53 OWF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WG53 OWF, 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 WG53 OWF registered?

WG53 OWF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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