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FL04 FCG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 98,358 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,010 miles

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

minor exhaust leak

small crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,378 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres perished

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,411 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,545 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,445 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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FL04 FCG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FL04 FCG, 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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FL04 FCG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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