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EO54 LJJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 LJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tail pipe missing .exhaust system poor condition

Pass 28 May 2025 116,797 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 116,793 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel soft (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 111,282 miles

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

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

horn faulty

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,310 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exh catalitic joint cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,901 miles

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

prescibed area at rear body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,242 miles

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

prescribed area at rear body mounts slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 99,242 miles

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

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

prescribed area at rear body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 98,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,953 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,149 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition and rattles

windscreen stone chipped n/s area

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm centre and outer edges

rear exhaust silencer poor condition and rattles

windscreen stone chipped n/s area

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,137 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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EO54 LJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO54 LJJ, 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 EO54 LJJ registered?

EO54 LJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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