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AP54 FBC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,579 mi
Last recorded29,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 29,579 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 29,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 27,962 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 26,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr and osr (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 25,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 23,921 miles

All 4 tyres perished, but not showing cord

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 23,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres perished, but not showing cord

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 23,650 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under body corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 23,639 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,800 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease/front axle covered in grease

chasis corroded

chasis corroded

exhaust system corroded/ubcc

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pipes covered in grease/front axle covered in grease

exhaust system corroded/ubcc

Fail 17 Nov 2014 20,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

inner sills and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,607 miles

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

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

back box deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

inner sills and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,138 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,887 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 6,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,327 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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AP54 FBC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP54 FBC, 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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AP54 FBC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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