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YS54 DMZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,031 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,527 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light on dash

under body has been under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,526 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte positive terminal damaged (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light on dash

under body has been under sealed

Fail 2 May 2017 65,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside slight corrosion on body near body mountings

Offside slight corrosion on body near body mounts

eml on

front brake pipes slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,904 miles

Front hub spheres leaking oil slighty

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub sphere (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2015 62,894 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front hub spheres leaking oil slighty

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub sphere (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on (check)

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f excessive grease (wipe and clean) to avoid brake contamination

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,788 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Front bumper damaged

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,790 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,874 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 3 Sep 2008 24,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,131 miles

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

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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YS54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS54 DMZ, 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 YS54 DMZ registered?

YS54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YS54 DMZ safe to buy?

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