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FG54 OSO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,343 mi
Last recorded81,343 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,351 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 75,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,373 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 26 Oct 2023 68,371 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to catalytic converter/middle section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 63,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,590 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion under body, sills, chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,590 miles

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

vehicle has slight corrosion under body, sills, chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,507 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2019 57,607 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 55,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

back box outer skin deteriorated

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,982 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

rear axle noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,850 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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FG54 OSO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FG54 OSO, 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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What year was FG54 OSO registered?

FG54 OSO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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