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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T407 EFJMOT history

T407 EFJ is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
92,460 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T407 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T407 EFJ was last recorded at 92,460 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,584 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,460 miles
  • 2023 – 89,584 miles
  • 2022 – 85,670 miles
  • 2021 – 81,085 miles
  • 2020 – 77,566 miles
  • 2018 – 72,702 miles
  • 2016 – 64,951 miles
  • 2015 – 61,673 miles
  • 2014 – 58,115 miles
  • 2013 – 55,305 miles
  • 2012 – 52,362 miles
  • 2011 – 49,985 miles
  • 2010 – 45,500 miles
  • 2009 – 38,994 miles
  • 2008 – 33,992 miles
  • 2007 – 29,363 miles
  • 2006 – 24,771 miles
  • 2005 – 18,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,460 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Body insecure Centre rear body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body insecure body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body insecure body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Gearbox to transfer box rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront axle very noisey and front pinion bearing has play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake poor
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,460 miles (+2,876)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    592288235918
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Body insecure Centre rear body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body insecure body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body insecure body mount broken out (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Gearbox to transfer box rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront axle very noisey and front pinion bearing has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake poor
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass89,584 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    591077184301
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,584 miles (+3,914)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    906601039994
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    138002298423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,670 miles (+4,585)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    198274764378
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,085 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    339492289120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,925 miles (+3,359)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    881975715687
    • DangerousCentral Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    240647630219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail77,566 miles (+4,864)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    231474640694
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass72,702 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    215963391915
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass69,397 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    992958050492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass64,951 miles (+3,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,951 miles
    Test number
    333133573335
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

  13. Pass61,673 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,673 miles
    Test number
    370536781673
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion boot floor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail61,665 miles (+3,550)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    911047279499
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion boot floor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass58,115 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    607951554248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front body mount prescribed areas are excessively corroded not adversely effecting steering or braking at time of test
    • NoteRear boot floor excessively corroded and holed

  16. Fail58,115 miles (+2,810)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    279206944252
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front body mount prescribed areas are excessively corroded not adversely effecting steering or braking at time of test
    • NoteRear boot floor excessively corroded and holed
    • NoteVehicle pulls to the right when braking hard

  17. Pass55,305 miles (+2,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    638333763293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass52,362 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    135161362257
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Fail52,362 miles (+2,377)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    788801862240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass49,985 miles (+4,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    479569761202
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade staring to split on ends

  21. Pass45,500 miles (+6,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    730023360271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass38,994 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    212727869240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,992 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    474473878262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,363 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    811073367220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    383218866278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,771 miles (+5,946)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    192658666201
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass18,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,825 miles
    Test number
    532966275265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T407 EFJ

Does T407 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T407 EFJ expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T407 EFJ?
The MOT on T407 EFJ expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T407 EFJ done?
T407 EFJ was recorded at 92,460 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has T407 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T407 EFJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T407 EFJ 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 T407 EFJ find?
T407 EFJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front; nearside body insecure centre rear body mount broken out, and 13 more.

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