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YL53 WRU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 WRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 73,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 73,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 71,263 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear mount area corroded x2

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Swivel Joint Housing leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,256 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,731 miles

Battery warning light on dash

Strong advise both front tyres perishing and tread depth low

Pass 24 May 2016 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,903 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 49,903 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,634 miles

offside mirror cover taped up

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TYRE SIZE 205/70/15

chassis front & rear rusty

exhaust rusty

front swivel joints rusty

rear tyres cracking on sidewall & tread

Fail 5 Apr 2013 45,634 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TYRE SIZE 205/70/15

chassis front & rear rusty

exhaust rusty

front swivel joints rusty

offside mirror cover taped up

rear tyres cracking on sidewall & tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,939 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 WRU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YL53 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

YL53 WRU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2004.

Is YL53 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 WRU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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