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GJ54 OBF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,297 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,741 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 69,825 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,193 miles

front pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

n/s sphere seal starting to leak

rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2021 60,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

n/s sphere seal starting to leak

rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 49,587 miles

rear silencer rusty

slight play n/s swivel pin

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

n/s axle swivel leaking oil

rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,836 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel leaking oil

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

tail exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,287 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,973 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,451 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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GJ54 OBF 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 87%.

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 GJ54 OBF, 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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GJ54 OBF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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