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AP04 LHW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,673 mi
Last recorded110,673 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,701 miles

Central Rear Boot floor corroded

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 109,667 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 108,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 92,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,314 miles

Front swivels corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front swivels corroded and pitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,821 miles

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

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

Front axle swivels pitted, both

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

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 67,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust down pipe holed but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres deteriorated/cracked within tread pattern

offside wiper blade deteriorated/split at ends

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,367 miles

front hub seals weaping grease

rear diff rough when rotated

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 44,367 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front hub seals weaping grease

rear diff rough when rotated

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 42,354 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

rear diff rough

Pass 19 May 2011 40,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f hub seal weaping

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2011 40,435 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f hub seal weaping

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f hub seal leaking badly

Pass 24 May 2010 35,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front swivals pitting

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

automatic locking hub actuater pipes corroded

nearside swivel corroded

offside front swivel corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 30,741 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front swivel corroded

oil leak nearside swivel

Pass 21 May 2008 26,810 miles

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

front hub actuator pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2007 20,975 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AP04 LHW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP04 LHW, 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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AP04 LHW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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