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AJ54 RYB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 98,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 96,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 91,520 miles

Corrosion to offside rear & nearside rear chassis rails

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brakes slight uneven

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brakes slight uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

breather pipes corroded on front axle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering/hub breather pipes corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

steering oil feed pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,056 miles

Brake servo corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Steering oil feed pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake servo corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Steering oil feed pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,812 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Crack to windscreen outside of zone A not materially affecting drivers view at time of test

Engine management light illuminated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2017 65,806 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Over 40mm but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,484 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 54,484 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,239 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,475 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,540 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Slight end float in offside rear halfshaft

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,789 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre deteriorating on sidewalls.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,093 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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AJ54 RYB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ54 RYB, 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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AJ54 RYB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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