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FB04 CYJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,327 mi
Last recorded58,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 CYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats inaccessable at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2019 58,327 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on

rear seats inaccessable at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,207 miles

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

Horn not working properly left button works, right does not (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity repair tape on lower of lens (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hub swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,626 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front axle / offside rear / nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,867 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front axle / offside rear / nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,924 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,924 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,317 miles

centre exhaust support bracket corroded - supported securely by intact nearby bracket

rear axle - noise heard when rear wheels spun

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,317 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust support bracket corroded - supported securely by intact nearby bracket

rear axle - noise heard when rear wheels spun

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,877 miles

both front swivels corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,376 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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FB04 CYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FB04 CYJ, 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 FB04 CYJ registered?

FB04 CYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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