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WM04 WHR

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 WHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 138,580 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side wheel cylinder leaking (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,496 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Break pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2022 126,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear axle leaking oil by ABS sensor

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn and insecure

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

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

Small vacuum pipes going to offside wheel hub broken due to corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn and insecure

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

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

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

Small vacuum pipes going to offside wheel hub broken due to corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,237 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 108,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear, inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,577 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,059 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,456 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,330 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,242 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and getting low

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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WM04 WHR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WM04 WHR, 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 WM04 WHR registered?

WM04 WHR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is WM04 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 WHR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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