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YL53 GYW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,730 mi
Last recorded36,730 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 GYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,730 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in swivel housing

Pass 27 Mar 2025 36,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 35,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 34,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,739 miles

all vtyres cracking in treads.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 26,739 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all vtyres cracking in treads.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Mar 2014 23,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

oil leak from off side front swivel joint

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,747 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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YL53 GYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 GYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 GYW registered?

YL53 GYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is YL53 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 GYW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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