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YX54 VCZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,620 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,856 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,220 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,539 miles

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,962 miles

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

back box is deteriorated

offside front hub seal is leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,962 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box is deteriorated

offside front hub seal is leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,961 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,767 miles

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

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

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

both track balls corroded

exhaust in poor condition

n/s track ball leaking oil

Fail 14 Sep 2012 34,767 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both track balls corroded

exhaust in poor condition

n/s track ball leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,607 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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YX54 VCZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX54 VCZ, 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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YX54 VCZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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