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FB04 WDL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 WDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 87,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,013 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 68,437 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml on

exhaust catalyser heat shield loose

play in o/s/f hub bearings leak from seal

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,069 miles

Engine Management light on

Front various vacuum pipes corroded across front axle and OSF suspension arm

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,068 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management light on

Front various vacuum pipes corroded across front axle and OSF suspension arm

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,803 miles

corosion to front axle metal breather pipes

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front tyres deteriating n/s/f wearing on outer edge

oil leaks

rattle from exhaust system

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,130 miles

e.m.l on this may be a future failure

front brake pads appear to be getting low

moved internal h/lamp adjuster

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,242 miles

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

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

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

all suspension bushes perished

front axle pipes corroded

rear silencer knocking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,006 miles

corosion to exhaust system / slight blow from rear silencer

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear seat belts partialy tested / seats folded down

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,526 miles

corosion to exhaust system / rear silencer cover coroded through / loose

n/s/r tyre showing signs of starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,550 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,513 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,578 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 WDL 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 73.9%.

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 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 WDL, 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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FB04 WDL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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