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WJ54 LVE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

general corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2026 118,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

general corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2025 115,342 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in all 4 axle retaining arms deteriorating ( hockey sticks ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 115,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in all 4 axle retaining arms deteriorating ( hockey sticks ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 108,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 107,888 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 107,885 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 103,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 103,505 miles

Emissions not tested Carbon monoxide exceeds manufacturer's limits after second fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 97,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 97,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,147 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,156 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front hubs leaking oil

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

eml light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 75,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

eml light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,078 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper split

Pass 10 May 2011 62,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,541 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,541 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,978 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 29,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,957 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LVE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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