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WJ54 HNP

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 HNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 98,780 miles

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,470 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 90,470 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,144 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,077 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,792 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,790 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on outer edge and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,847 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,475 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,424 miles

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

engine managment lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,422 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,994 miles

engine managment warning lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,991 miles

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

engine managment warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,565 miles

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

Some front brake grab.

n/s mirror has a crack, but not affecting rear veiw

Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,560 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s mirror has a crack, but not affecting rear veiw

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,949 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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WJ54 HNP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ54 HNP, 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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WJ54 HNP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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