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GD04 VGN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,659 mi
Last recorded85,659 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,659 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,646 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,556 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,099 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively across both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin across both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 32,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring beginning to corrode

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

both front coil springs are beginning to corrode

both near side front washer jets miss the screen in operation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,346 miles

Both rear wheels have slight play

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Fail 27 Jul 2015 14,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear wheels have slight play

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,303 miles

o/s headlamp aim just within limit

Fail 10 Jul 2012 11,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp aim just within limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,362 miles

2 bolt missing from fan couling

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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GD04 VGN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GD04 VGN, 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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GD04 VGN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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The MOT history for GD04 VGN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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