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FG04 TNK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 80,906 miles

heavy undersealed

surface corrosion in parts underside

Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested diff/axle not connected (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis inner/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected differential not connected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,165 miles

All welding work and underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,162 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front underarch/body mount excessivly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front underarch/body mount excessivly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear underarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear underarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,209 miles

Surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front inner bays

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,687 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,665 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounting is not attached

Front both Anti-lock braking system: wheel speed sensors retaining bolts are broken

both rear trailing arms rubber bushes are in poor condition

underside of vehicle covered in thick under seal

Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,663 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Central exhaust rubber mounting is not attached

Front both Anti-lock braking system: wheel speed sensors retaining bolts are broken

both rear trailing arms rubber bushes are in poor condition

underside of vehicle covered in thick under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and /or hub assembly (2.5.A.3c)

some corrosion in inner sills

some corrosion in underbody/ brake pipes/servo etc, underseal may be concealing some rust

Fail 15 Nov 2017 72,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and /or hub assembly (2.5.A.3c)

some corrosion in inner sills

some corrosion in underbody/ brake pipes/servo etc, underseal may be concealing some rust

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,051 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 21,271 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 21,271 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 18,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 18,789 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,924 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 TNK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 FG04 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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