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WL04 FWJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,612 miles

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

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

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,581 miles

both front hub seals are weaping

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears on both the N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

underside of the vehicle has various areas of corrosion, ie chassis & floor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Housing Seal Weeping

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,251 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Housing Seal Weeping

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,142 miles

Centre Front Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated

Nearside Front Swivel Housing Seal has Slight Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Cracked in tread and inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Offside Rear Swivel Housing Oil Seal has Slight Leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front swivel housing has slight leak of oil

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front swivel housing has slight leak of oil

Offside rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front swivel housing has slight leak of oil

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

Offside front swivel housing has slight leak of oil

Offside rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,453 miles

n/s rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 8 Apr 2014 62,354 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,172 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s rear inner tyre wall slightly perished

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,337 miles

o/s rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,509 miles

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

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

n/s front hub seal leaking

o/s front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,805 miles

rear tyres are showing signs of perishing between the treads advise.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 243,723 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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WL04 FWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL04 FWJ, 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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What year was WL04 FWJ registered?

WL04 FWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is WL04 FWJ safe to buy?

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