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YG53 WFB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,690 mi
Last recorded123,690 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 123,690 miles

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion all over

both cills have been undersealed

Pass 17 May 2022 123,670 miles

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 122,639 miles

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

General corrosion all over

both cills have been undersealed

Fail 31 Dec 2020 120,506 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired the hole of inside seal and inner rear arches corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired the hole inner seal and rear arch corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 94,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,059 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 83,069 miles

Engine management light is displayed on the dashboard

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

Pass 27 May 2016 76,824 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 64,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,346 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tractor joint oil leak

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,361 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tractor joint oil leak

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,770 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,926 miles

corrosion on both ft swivel hubs

Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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YG53 WFB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG53 WFB, 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 YG53 WFB registered?

YG53 WFB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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