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YD04 LCL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 LCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 128,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,662 miles

rear hardy splicer slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2023 122,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear hardy splicer slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,587 miles

Front Brake servo unit has corrosion

Nearside Front under wheel arch, chassis mount prescribed area has corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bracket prescribed area has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bracket prescribed area has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under arch, chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (upper, inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill has corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 104,788 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,568 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Fail 24 May 2018 101,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,390 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 88,500 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,657 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,322 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 47,517 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,886 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 38,884 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,237 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 11,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,841 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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YD04 LCL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YD04 LCL, 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 YD04 LCL registered?

YD04 LCL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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