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FY54 NRE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,696 mi
Last recorded124,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,696 miles

HEADLAMP OUTER CASINGS FADED, NOT YET AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

UNDERSIDE AND WELDED REPAIRS HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 24 Jun 2025 124,696 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

HEADLAMP OUTER CASINGS FADED, NOT YET AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

UNDERSIDE AND WELDED REPAIRS HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 8 Jan 2025 124,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,533 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,343 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor fixing corroded

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering arm / chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor fixing corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 120,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front abs sensor fixing corroded

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering arm / chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor fixing corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 115,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 115,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,191 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front steering swivel seal leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,522 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,438 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,645 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,482 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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FY54 NRE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NRE, 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 FY54 NRE registered?

FY54 NRE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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