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WJ04 YOT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,385 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,064 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 96,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch x3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms corroded bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,709 miles

Floor corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 91,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Floor corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 89,587 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 84,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 84,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 77,248 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 77,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

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

rear sills and floors slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2017 65,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

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

rear sills and floors slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 58,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 58,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 52,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,291 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

rear exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2014 48,291 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

rear exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion present under rear of vehicle

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 25 May 2010 38,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer poor but sound

Pass 26 May 2009 28,074 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 16 May 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YOT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YOT, 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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WJ04 YOT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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