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AO54 FMG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,788 mi
Last recorded120,788 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 120,788 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 114,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 114,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff oil seal leaking dripping from backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,735 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan/inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 108,733 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from the hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan/inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,906 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected oil leaking in sides drums (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected oil leaking in sides drums (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 93,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

rear exhaust corroded and mounting clamp broken.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

rear exhaust corroded and mounting clamp broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,476 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,219 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 47,022 miles

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

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

both front wipers split on ends within the limit.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,871 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,713 miles

front bumper cracked o/s

lubrication pipes to front hubs rusty

plastic covers on sills

rear silencer rusty

shoulder thin on o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,989 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,989 miles

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

covers on sills

discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,086 miles

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

crack in front bumper o/s

dirt in o/s/r lens

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge and outer shoulder very thin

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,838 miles

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

outer edge worn n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AO54 FMG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO54 FMG, 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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AO54 FMG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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