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FG04 TNV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,599 miles

Front nearside & offside swivel hubs leaking grease

Front nearside & offside wipers torn but still clear windscreen ok

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat & belt removed

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

coil spring corroded all four coils lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded in various places

Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front nearside & offside swivel hubs leaking grease

Front nearside & offside wipers torn but still clear windscreen ok

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded all four coils lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,377 miles

Nearside Front seat & belt removed for retest

both front swivel housings oil / grease seals weeping

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear diff noise when changing direction

Fail 14 Nov 2016 87,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured nearside outer and inner sill damaged and split (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel housings oil / grease seals weeping

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear diff noise when changing direction

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear diff noise and play

spare tyre legal but scrubbed on edges

stone chip in windscreen less than 10 mm

track bar incorrectly adjusted on track rod ends

track rod ends and drop link bar ball joint dust covers upper clips worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,766 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,504 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,041 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 TNV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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