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SW54 HZH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 HZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, behind head light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, behind head light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,390 miles

Commercial tyres fitted to front axle

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 88,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Commercial tyres fitted to front axle

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,919 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 6 Oct 2023 84,912 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2023 84,902 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Complete sill rusted out (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Complete sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front middle panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to complete underside

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,527 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel

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

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

all of chassis rail corroded

inner sills corroded front and nearside rear

Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all of chassis rail corroded

inner sills corroded front and nearside rear

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting corrodid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill corrodid (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,307 miles

Front vacumn return pipes rusted thru at axle

Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front vacumn return pipes rusted thru at axle

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,044 miles

Offside Front Air vacunm pipes for four wheel locking rusted thru

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,471 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT 4WD VACUMN CONTROL PIPES TO WHEEL HUBS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED

UNDER FLOOR PAN AND COMPONENTS LOTS OF SURFACE RUSTING

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting perishing

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis members

corrosion to underside

evidence of body repairs to underside

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,889 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,853 miles

both tractor units lots of surface rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,026 miles

oil lubrication pipes along front axle very rusty

rear floor pan and all suspension mounting points lots of surface rusting needs attention

Fail 16 Dec 2013 41,026 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil lubrication pipes along front axle very rusty

rear floor pan and all suspension mounting points lots of surface rusting needs attention

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,628 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

powersteering belt perished

powersteering belt tensioner pulley in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,206 miles

axle breather pipes corroded

noise from rear differental when wheels jacked up

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,464 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,637 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SW54 HZH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW54 HZH, 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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What year was SW54 HZH registered?

SW54 HZH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for SW54 HZH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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