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H3 RFT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 67,588 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

ALL body mounts and outriggers corroded

ALL welded repairs covered in underseal

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate - both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

boot floor heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 65,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower/outer sill panels corroded ON MOT LMITS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower/outer sill panels corroded ON MOT LIMITS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front steering draglink arm corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 65,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower/outer sill panels corroded ON MOT LMITS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower/outer sill panels corroded ON MOT LIMITS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front steering draglink arm corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 62,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

non standard to bar fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,171 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,570 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 59,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 58,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 54,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,144 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight diff oil leak on o/s front

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,760 miles

brake pipes underside centre to rear showing surface corrosion in places

fuel pipes towards rear showing slight corrosion

o/s/f diff steering ball has slight play and oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken but exhaust supported

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

slight engine oil leak

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,058 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front brake discs slight distortion

slight blow on exhaust rear joint

slight front diff oil leak from o/s/f suspension main ball joint

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,145 miles

Oil leak

vac pipes to diff corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

vac pipes to diff corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 34,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,717 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,469 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,417 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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H3 RFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H3 RFT, 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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H3 RFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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