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YJ53 BLO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 74,566 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 74,546 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 May 2018 72,210 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle / kingpin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 May 2017 69,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,229 miles

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

deep scratch in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 26 May 2016 67,229 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam leaking oil (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

deep scratch in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 26 May 2015 64,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,829 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 59,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside washer jet not spraying - nearside jet providing adequate washer liquid

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,378 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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YJ53 BLO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ53 BLO, 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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YJ53 BLO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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