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FG04 HBE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,025 mi
Last recorded166,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 166,025 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 166,025 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 163,313 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front swivel hub slight leak

rear axle noise

Pass 15 May 2023 160,899 miles

underbody/chassis suspension ,and pipes etc undersealed

Fail 3 May 2023 160,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

underbody/chassis suspension ,and pipes etc undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 160,637 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 159,500 miles

Coolant leak Radiator lower corner ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2019 159,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes ()

Coolant leak Radiator lower corner ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2018 150,009 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 150,008 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2018 148,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 May 2018 148,367 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub and leaking excessive amount oil/ grease (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2017 143,377 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 137,022 miles

Centre Rear tow ball slightly obscuring rear reg plate

Fail 11 May 2016 137,022 miles

Centre Rear tow ball slightly obscuring rear reg plate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,041 miles

Slight corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2014 123,774 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Slight Leak From Rear Of Gearbox

Fail 22 May 2013 119,554 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Front Pads Approx 1000-1500 Miles Left

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

OIl Leak From Transfer Box

Offside Front Brake Disc Corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2013 119,554 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Front Pads Approx 1000-1500 Miles Left

OIl Leak From Transfer Box

Offside Front Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 112,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 98,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 44,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 71,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,198 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,133 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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FG04 HBE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG04 HBE, 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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FG04 HBE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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