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SY04 WJD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 WJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,903 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 78,073 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 78,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 74,117 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,831 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 68,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,874 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind both headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front axle vacuum pipes corroded and broken

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 64,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind both headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front axle vacuum pipes corroded and broken

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to body mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 60,612 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking grease.

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken.

Offside Front swivel hub corroded.

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corrode but not affecting brake linings.

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,431 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking grease

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable swivel hub (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty but not affecting operation of brakes.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,572 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking grease

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp incomplete.

Offside Front swivel hub rusty

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty but not affecting brake operation.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,853 miles

both front hubs leaking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,853 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

both front hubs leaking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear seats folder down so cant inspect adult seat belts

exhaust mount broken

n/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear seats folder down so cant inspect adult seat belts

exhaust mount broken

n/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,998 miles

all 4 tyres radial crackes sidewall and tread

Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres radial crackes sidewall and tread

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,720 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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SY04 WJD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SY04 WJD, 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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SY04 WJD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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