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FG54 UGU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,183 mi
Last recorded96,183 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,183 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,498 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil overfull

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,498 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil overfull

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,531 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,531 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,349 miles

General Corrosion Evident Throughout Vehicle Underside Not Considered Excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Evident Throughout Vehicle Underside Not Considered Excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,619 miles

Offside front wheel has slight play

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,385 miles

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

fluid leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,073 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,575 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,984 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,502 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 UGU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG54 UGU registered?

FG54 UGU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FG54 UGU safe to buy?

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