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CW04 RTX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 RTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,789 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear axles corroded

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,760 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

body mountings corroded and holed

both inner wings holed

rear seats removed

Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

body mountings corroded and holed

both inner wings holed

rear seats removed

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,173 miles

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/o/s rear floor corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front /rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2021 75,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on back axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/o/s rear floor corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,013 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,162 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe going into flexible hose on O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,160 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe going into flexible hose on O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,689 miles

All suspension and steering components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel face corroded but no freeplay detected

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front panel/inner wing under headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floorpan/inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel face corroded but no freeplay detected

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front panel/inner wing under headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both main front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor area around both side body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Splits/perished in tread ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in several areas around all mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch close to seatbelt mount and body mount to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All suspension and steering components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel face corroded but no freeplay detected

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front panel/inner wing under headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floorpan/inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Sill lip corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel face corroded but no freeplay detected

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front panel/inner wing under headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both main front to rear pipes ()

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

Offside Lower Sill lip corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Strong fuel smell but no leaks found

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor area around both side body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Splits/perished in tread ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in several areas around all mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,492 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front swivel housing has slight leak

Vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,868 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four road springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

trailor socket locking device becoming weak

wipers begining to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four road springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,680 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbing on tow bar

Fail 5 Jul 2013 32,680 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak area of o/s front hub

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,449 miles

Both rear brake back plates in a corroded condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,283 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 RTX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RTX, 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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CW04 RTX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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