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DU04 RZS

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,962 mi
Last recorded158,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 RZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 158,962 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2024 156,032 miles

Nearside Front axle end swivel joint seal leaking slightly

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 152,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to test rear seat belt seats folded down

Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,021 miles

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

Offside Front Slight lift on the ball swivel of suspension drive system

Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight lift on the ball swivel of suspension drive system

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has slight play

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

pipes for diff lock corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,233 miles

Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer was empty (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,700 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension has slight play in ball

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn om inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,700 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both front tyres perrished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension has slight play in ball

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn om inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All front (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,238 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,253 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

off side swivel joint is wet

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

rear tyres outer side walls split /no plys or cords showing/

under side undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,540 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,854 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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DU04 RZS 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 79.2%.

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 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 DU04 RZS, 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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DU04 RZS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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