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FA04 DZG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 DZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 138,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,354 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 133,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 120,475 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 120,475 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,286 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,205 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 101,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,156 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 96,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,034 miles

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

metal fuel lines along chassis going rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,990 miles

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

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

n/s/f suspensoin swivel seal leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,131 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,228 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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FA04 DZG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA04 DZG, 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 FA04 DZG registered?

FA04 DZG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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