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FB04 JVX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,461 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 86,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Due to excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,635 miles

Front diff lines very badly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant bottle empty

Front diff lines very badly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,023 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,107 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,096 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 78,833 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,500 miles

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 73,497 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 69,641 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 66,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 62,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,633 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 55,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,174 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,857 miles

brake fluid level low †o/s/f tyre wearing on edges/worn low †n/s/f tyre wearing edges †both rear tyres badly cracked in tread nail in o/s †various oil leaks †exhaust heavily corroded †** 205/70/15 **

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 JVX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 FB04 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

FB04 JVX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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