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FG04 TNE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,432 miles

All exhaust flanges corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 82,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All exhaust flanges corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,640 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,640 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusted but no leak

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusted but no leak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam leaking grease (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam leaking grease (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam leaking grease (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam leaking grease (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,027 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 56,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,972 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,962 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,916 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,738 miles

Centre exhaust mount weak

Corrosion on PAS pipe

Cracks in OS tyre sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Centre exhaust mount weak

Corrosion on PAS pipe

Cracks in OS tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,994 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 42,992 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 41,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,368 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,899 miles

20%inbalance front brakes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TNE 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 68%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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