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FH04 RZE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,724 mi
Last recorded48,724 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,724 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 48,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 47,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,533 miles

Offside Front axle sphere slight play and leak on seal

noise on rear axle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,597 miles

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight play/oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,937 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 38,935 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired outer sphere excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,944 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside wiper split on ends

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,068 miles

nearside front tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,474 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking/wearing on outer edge.

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 14,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 8,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,019 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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FH04 RZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH04 RZE, 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 FH04 RZE registered?

FH04 RZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is FH04 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 RZE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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