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GJ04 FTC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,120 mi
Last recorded78,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,120 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger at side of front spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /outrigger .side of front spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% brake imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper loose in corner fixings

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake has low effort /may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,545 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,664 miles

Fuel pipe leaking marked in yellow at tank/chassis (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,700 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,697 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,651 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,648 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,033 miles

front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,184 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,181 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,131 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,061 miles

off side front swivel joint/housing leaking grease

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,070 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 38,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,840 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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GJ04 FTC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ04 FTC, 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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GJ04 FTC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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