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WG04 YAJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,486 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,703 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing seal slight leak

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 68,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing seal slight leak

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,439 miles

rear axle and components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle and components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,505 miles

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

all rear chassis and components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 46,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,114 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,334 miles

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

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,510 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,463 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,384 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 9 Jun 2008 16,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,917 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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WG04 YAJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 WG04 YAJ, 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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WG04 YAJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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