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WK54 YZJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,636 mi
Last recorded166,636 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 YZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 166,636 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inne arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting area/chassis and round mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting area/chassis and round x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area under wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount areas to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount areas to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced to front of wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced to front of wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab mounting x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 162,194 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Footbrake at 52% efficiency

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

Various corrosion to chassis, body and chassis components

Various repairs to body and chassis covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2022 162,194 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Footbrake at 52% efficiency

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

Various corrosion to chassis, body and chassis components

Various repairs to body and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2021 157,089 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 22 Oct 2021 157,089 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle lower bearing on swivel worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,317 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 154,285 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 128,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,606 miles

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

Front prop shaft has play in rear UJ

Offside front rear hub seal has slight leak

Rear prop shaft has play in rear Uj

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

Front prop shaft has play in rear UJ

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front rear hub seal has slight leak

Rear prop shaft has play in rear Uj

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 112,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front axle breather pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 107,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,063 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 104,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,438 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2009 80,698 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,939 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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WK54 YZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WK54 YZJ, 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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WK54 YZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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