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HG04 DDF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 80,268 miles

Front Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,375 miles

slight corrosion to rear boot floor

Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,375 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 76,613 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure cracked through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,916 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 74,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust knocking

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,560 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,907 miles

Metal take off pipes corroded above front differential

Offside Front Outer Disc pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,203 miles

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,893 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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HG04 DDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 HG04 DDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG04 DDF registered?

HG04 DDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is HG04 DDF safe to buy?

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