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YC04 JGU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 JGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,975 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal full underside heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 108,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal full underside heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,698 miles

slight corrosion all over under body and susp components

Fail 23 Mar 2021 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember /body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,476 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,476 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,292 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,230 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar "D" BUSH slight play

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

Offside Front tractor joint oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked

rust/corrosion set into both inner sill backs areas

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,209 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play and has slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play and oil leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear both sides back plates corroded/weak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,141 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,944 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,944 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f brake sticking slight

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,303 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,200 miles

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

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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YC04 JGU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC04 JGU, 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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YC04 JGU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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