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TH04 OLD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,049 mi
Last recorded74,049 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 OLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,049 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both spheres corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear at the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight leak of oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower corner - chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,159 miles

Underside has been under sealed

chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2025 71,157 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2025 71,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,022 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 68,763 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,690 miles

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

near side front brake slight binding

Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 62,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 55,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,719 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,482 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,605 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,175 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear section in poor condision

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls and in treads

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,345 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,321 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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TH04 OLD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TH04 OLD, 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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TH04 OLD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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