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WJ04 YPD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,775 mi
Last recorded168,775 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 168,775 miles

fuel tank corroded on seam

Fail 2 Mar 2026 168,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount corroded and fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel mounting bracket and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel mounting bracket x1 and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded on seam

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 161,883 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted when steering on lock touching rubbing coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 155,269 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 149,273 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded central chassis ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,070 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 145,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,216 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 139,056 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,734 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,732 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,844 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes rear

corrosion spheres

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,463 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion spheres

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion fuel pipes

n/s/f sphere leak

rear brake balance 43%

screen chips

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion fuel pipes

n/s/f sphere leak

rear brake balance 43%

screen chips

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,799 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes

n/s/f side light dim

screen chips

Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,750 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion fuel pipes

n/s/f side light dim

screen chips

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion spheres

screen chips

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,418 miles

screen chips

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,282 miles

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

damp n/s sphere

screen chips

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,279 miles

slight condensation h/lamps

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chips screen

corrosion o/s sphere

Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,170 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chips screen

corrosion o/s sphere

slight condensation h/lamps

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,015 miles

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

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 YPD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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