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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,328 cc

LB53 VFUMOT history

LB53 VFU is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,064 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VFU was last recorded at 110,064 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,162 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,902 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,064 miles
  • 2025 – 105,162 miles
  • 2024 – 102,579 miles
  • 2023 – 99,682 miles
  • 2022 – 96,591 miles
  • 2021 – 93,261 miles
  • 2020 – 90,733 miles
  • 2019 – 87,465 miles
  • 2018 – 83,950 miles
  • 2017 – 79,408 miles
  • 2016 – 76,503 miles
  • 2015 – 73,871 miles
  • 2014 – 70,345 miles
  • 2013 – 65,972 miles
  • 2012 – 62,910 miles
  • 2011 – 54,610 miles
  • 2010 – 38,061 miles
  • 2009 – 27,882 miles
  • 2008 – 23,413 miles
  • 2007 – 16,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,064 miles
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded out of prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, Recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Both front axle swivel joint leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,064 miles (+4,902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,064 miles
    Test number
    708428467873
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, Recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass105,162 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    772961768825
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fully undersealed

  3. Fail105,156 miles (+2,577)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    154697878522
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor rusty/ corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

  4. Pass102,579 miles (+2,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    622138287760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint worn/leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both seats missing/seat belts not tested

  5. Pass99,682 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    806021695557
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint worn/leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed

  6. Fail99,682 miles (+3,091)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    457683133471
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint worn/leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed

  7. Pass96,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,591 miles
    Test number
    427616426349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint seal worn/leaking
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed

  8. Fail96,591 miles (+3,330)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,591 miles
    Test number
    384174100785
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak/oil filter area/oil level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint seal worn/leaking
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed

  9. Pass93,261 miles (+2,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    650599901381
    • AdvisoryGREASE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT INNER HUB

  10. Pass90,733 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    432086010527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,465 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    114141599928
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,950 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,950 miles
    Test number
    307772354677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes are age cracking (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seats are folded down at time of test

  13. Fail83,937 miles (+58)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    248460241807
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes are age cracking (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seats are folded down at time of test

  14. Fail83,879 miles (+4,471)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    755532908767
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass79,408 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    602408550813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,503 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    653801331769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,871 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    577397515030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,345 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    955195324090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,972 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,972 miles
    Test number
    245612113072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,910 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    816391532071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    397375241164
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass54,610 miles (+16,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    915145541142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,061 miles (+10,179)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    224983930446
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN\s wiper blade split

  24. Pass27,882 miles (+4,469)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,882 miles
    Test number
    421371369161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO\s wiper blade split

  25. Pass23,413 miles (+6,426)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    141130338088
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRemoved object on mirror
    • NoteRemoved sucker for sat nav of screen

  26. Pass16,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,987 miles
    Test number
    680178117067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VFU

Does LB53 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VFU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VFU?
The MOT on LB53 VFU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VFU done?
LB53 VFU was recorded at 110,064 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LB53 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VFU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 VFU find?
LB53 VFU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: boot floor corroded out of prescribed areas; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded, recommend replacement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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