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FA04 XJF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 38,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 38,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 36,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front wishbone forward bushes starting to perish

surface corrosion to underbody forward chassis rails

surface corrosion to underbody inner seals

surface corrosion to underbody rear chassis rails

underbody front and rear brake lines corroded

underbody fuel lines corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 26,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,287 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,181 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2014 22,466 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 21,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre sidwealls perished

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2013 21,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyre sidwealls perished

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2012 19,864 miles

front discs in poor condition,pads starting to get low

heat shield loose on exhaust centre pipe

nearside wiper blade split

rear box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2011 18,271 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,509 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 XJF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 XJF registered?

FA04 XJF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is FA04 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 XJF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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