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CW04 HPJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,333 mi
Last recorded87,333 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 HPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,333 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,925 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 85,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,412 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,334 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm below steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 80,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,125 miles

n/s front hub seal leaking oil

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,125 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

n/s front hub seal leaking oil

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,182 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,871 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise leak on n/s front hub

Advise o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Advise o/s wiper rubber

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,733 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Rear brake backing plate is corroded.

Rear exhaust box is corroded,

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,444 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,769 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,259 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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CW04 HPJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CW04 HPJ, 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 CW04 HPJ registered?

CW04 HPJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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