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YB04 RYJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 RYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,800 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier auxilary (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,239 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf and osf swivel hub seals leaking

rear axle and trailing arms corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills various places (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper shock mounts corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,623 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 74,620 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,413 miles

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

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

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

both front hubseals weeping

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi to the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both n/s & o/s hubseals weeping

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,228 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,227 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,654 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,712 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 32,603 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,573 miles

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

near side front swivel oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,398 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,347 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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YB04 RYJ 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 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 YB04 RYJ, 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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YB04 RYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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