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CX04 ZHC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,206 mi
Last recorded65,206 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ZHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,206 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced panel corroded around front body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 65,157 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced panel corroded around front body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,100 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 65,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear cills corroded x2

Pass 27 Nov 2021 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody well undersealed unable to check condition

Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody well undersealed unable to check condition

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive into offside rear brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front axle swivel joint to hub seals corroding away

Fail 18 Oct 2018 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive into offside rear brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front axle swivel joint to hub seals corroding away

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,622 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,335 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on backplate

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 30,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,018 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 25,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 15,323 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,220 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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CX04 ZHC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX04 ZHC, 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 CX04 ZHC registered?

CX04 ZHC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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