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WL54 FBG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 FBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,254 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Play offside front steering swivel joint

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,157 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,513 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 77,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,897 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint has play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,560 miles

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

nearside front ball seal retaining ring corroded but not leaking grease

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,369 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,081 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 25,081 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,901 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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WL54 FBG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WL54 FBG, 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 WL54 FBG registered?

WL54 FBG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for WL54 FBG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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