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CJ04 RWE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 RWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 84,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,996 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,497 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,958 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,244 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,141 miles

Both front tyres age cracked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2012 53,326 miles

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

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,596 miles

tractor joints pitted

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs pitted

tractor joints pitted

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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CJ04 RWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CJ04 RWE, 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 CJ04 RWE registered?

CJ04 RWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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