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Suzuki Jimny

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T944 MEFMOT history

T944 MEF is a gold petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
101,949 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T944 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T944 MEF was last recorded at 101,949 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2015: 56,611 miles, lower than 99,104 miles on 17 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,830 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,949 miles
  • 2023 – 101,830 miles
  • 2022 – 101,480 miles
  • 2021 – 101,259 miles
  • 2019 – 99,512 miles
  • 2017 – 63,702 miles
  • 2016 – 58,037 miles
  • 2015 – 56,611 miles
  • 2014 – 55,687 miles
  • 2013 – 53,558 miles
  • 2012 – 51,826 miles
  • 2011 – 49,592 miles
  • 2010 – 47,901 miles
  • 2009 – 46,105 miles
  • 2008 – 43,416 miles
  • 2007 – 39,244 miles
  • 2006 – 36,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,949 miles
  • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perrished

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Wheel arches rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,949 miles (+119)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,949 miles
    Test number
    625296285777
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perrished

  2. Pass101,830 miles (+13)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    319006015412
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,817 miles (+337)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    461588103273
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass101,480 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    383262897886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play bearings all round have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,259 miles (+1,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    137285135580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,512 miles (+35,810)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    868234379648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,702 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,702 miles
    Test number
    961375485932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWheel arches rough

  8. Fail63,701 miles (+5,664)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    871913200115
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWheel arches rough

  9. Pass58,037 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    982509625686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,024 miles (+1,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    176995872442
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass56,611 miles (-42,493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    119850425122
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail99,104 miles (+43,417)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    979587705171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass55,687 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    148954934128
    • NoteOffside inner sill corroded

  14. Fail55,683 miles (+17)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    296663534493
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside front seat not fitted at time of test

  15. Fail55,666 miles (+2,108)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    359494814104
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass53,558 miles (+1,732)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    156743413103
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded badly
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f swivel balls corroded

  17. Pass51,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    809177112196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail51,826 miles (+2,234)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    628597812116
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass49,592 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    548419621156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass47,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    281441330123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail47,901 miles (+1,796)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    444781630193
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass46,105 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    394342739143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,416 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    310988248142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront axle swivel joints corroded

  24. Fail43,416 miles (+4,172)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    343368548176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront axle swivel joints corroded

  25. Pass39,244 miles (+2,705)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,244 miles
    Test number
    382877137185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are perished, but not exposing cords
    • NoteRears seats down at time of test

  26. Pass36,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    514157236152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T944 MEF

Does T944 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T944 MEF expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T944 MEF?
The MOT on T944 MEF expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T944 MEF done?
T944 MEF was recorded at 101,949 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has T944 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T944 MEF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T944 MEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T944 MEF find?
T944 MEF failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail; front prop shaft joint excessively worn; nearside obligatory mirror insecure, and 12 more.

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