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AP54 LJY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 53,789 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 40,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 39,600 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 36,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S to O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s too n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,316 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,792 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracked

both front steering swivel housings corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

all tyres perished and cracked

both front steering swivel housings corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,081 miles

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

offside front tyre slight perished and cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,872 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 19,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 17,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 15,167 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 LJY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LJY, 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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What year was AP54 LJY registered?

AP54 LJY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2004.

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