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YB04 WGJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 63,207 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

chassis and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,130 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount splitting, exhaust knocks on towbar (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily undersealed

roof bars with sharp edge overhanging cab

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,549 miles

both front body mounts getting rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2024 59,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear body mount getting rusty

both front body mounts getting rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,301 miles

Emissions only just met.

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

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

Transfer box mounts worn.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 53,301 miles

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

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

Emissions only just met.

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

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

Transfer box mounts worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,958 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 38,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,499 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 14,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 10,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 9,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,621 miles

Centre silencer heat shield loose (clamp missing)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 6,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 5,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 4,010 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 WGJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB04 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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