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WJ04 EDF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 EDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,994 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 60,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,730 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,957 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 58,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,032 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,651 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,102 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,513 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,410 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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WJ04 EDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJ04 EDF, 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 WJ04 EDF registered?

WJ04 EDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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