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AJ04 HFE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front hub swivel leaking slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2019 116,318 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front hub swivel leaking slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension swivel ball leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 103,773 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,679 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,405 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,735 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,217 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,026 miles

advise tracking check

rear tyres perished within tread

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise tracking check

rear tyres perished within tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,475 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear silencer fouling towbar

Fail 6 Aug 2010 61,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear silencer fouling towbar

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,937 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,027 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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AJ04 HFE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AJ04 HFE, 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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AJ04 HFE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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