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WJ54 ZBC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 95,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 95,729 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure Centre chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Center chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure cvhassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 94,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

initial signs of general underbody surface corrosion showing

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Grease weeping from the seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear propshaft UJ's slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,231 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chip to windscreen

front and rear propshaft uj;s slight play

rear exhaust vibrating on chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chip to windscreen

front and rear propshaft uj;s slight play

rear exhaust vibrating on chassis

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,553 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 89,553 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 85,967 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section flange to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,270 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

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

Exhaust corroding

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front hub swivel ball seals leaking oil/grease

Front side lights slightly dim

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake back plate extension missing!

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

Slight play in the steering box

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc lipped, Disc pads approx. 50% worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,277 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

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

Exhaust corroding

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Tyres in poor condition, Cracking in the tread and wearing smooth on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc lipped, Disc pads approx. 50% worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front hub swivel ball seals leaking oil/grease

Front side lights slightly dim

Headlight aim just above the minimum level

Headlight lens deteriorated

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Plus dust covers corroding through (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake back plate extension corroding. N/S/F badly and O/S/R missing!

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

Slight play in the steering box

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroding (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,277 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

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

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

Exhaust corroding

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Tyres in poor condition, Cracking in the tread and wearing smooth on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc lipped, Disc pads approx. 50% worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front hub swivel ball seals leaking oil/grease

Front side lights slightly dim

Headlight aim just above the minimum level

Headlight lens deteriorated

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Plus dust covers corroding through (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake back plate extension corroding. N/S/F badly and O/S/R missing!

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

Slight play in the steering box

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,548 miles

Front brake disc lipped

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake back plate extension corroding. N/S/F badly and O/S/R missing!

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc lipped

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake back plate extension corroding. N/S/F badly and O/S/R missing!

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,888 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 55,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,705 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 ZBC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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