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FY54 NEF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,519 mi
Last recorded156,519 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

suspension lift fitted modified

under body and chassis covered in underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2022 156,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

suspension lift fitted modified

under body and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2021 144,607 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 144,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension lift kit fitted modified

Fail 28 Sep 2020 132,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension lift kit fitted modified

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,611 miles

Offside Body not fully secure centre outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 120,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired hub loose to mounting point (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body not fully secure centre outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,419 miles

rear of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Oil leak leaks ()

rear tyres cracking in tread lanes

Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Oil leak leaks ()

rear tyres cracking in tread lanes

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,936 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both sides and nearside seal gone leaking gear oil on tyre (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,407 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,528 miles

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

Rear Tyres Cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,619 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,288 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,922 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 30,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY54 NEF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY54 NEF, 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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FY54 NEF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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