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GY04 HTJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2026 165,147 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support outer holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 148,289 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor repaired from inside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Floor not fully secure rear floor heavily corroded and repaired from inside vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 136,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal /servo area inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Floor not fully secure rear floor heavily corroded and repaired from inside vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,660 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,825 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test heavy load blocked ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,234 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,379 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,178 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear shock asbsorber lower bushes showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear shock asbsorber lower bushes showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2014 84,091 miles

E.M.L on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 May 2014 84,091 miles

E.M.L on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,871 miles

offside front brake are binding slightly

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,668 miles

offside front hub seal is leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,663 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front inner brake pad is low

offside front hub seal is leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,216 miles

offside front hub seal is leaking a bit of grease

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,909 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low in centre

offside front hub ball is leaking grease

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,754 miles

o/s/f outer ball leaking grease

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,822 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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GY04 HTJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GY04 HTJ, 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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GY04 HTJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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