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GJ04 LSE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 LSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 122,855 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also coated with underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,084 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,103 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 97,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor valve forward (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 91,105 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking centre of car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,725 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,600 miles

engine management light on

offside front banjo joint leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,354 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,982 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,192 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 LSE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ04 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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