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YD04 LYW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 LYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 126,003 miles

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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (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))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub seals damp

Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor very weak (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 107,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor very weak (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL PIPES COATED WITH UNDERSEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD /PROTECTOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear PASSENGER SEAT BACK REST LOOSE BUT CAN BE SECURED IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Fail 26 Sep 2022 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH /FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL PIPES COATED WITH UNDERSEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD /PROTECTOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear PASSENGER SEAT BACK REST LOOSE BUT CAN BE SECURED IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,826 miles

Nearside Front hub has a slight leak

Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,769 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub has a slight leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,787 miles

Front Inner wings showing corrosion.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Lower hub bearing. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Vehicle undersealed including brake pipes.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn Lower hub bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear crossmember section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner wings showing corrosion.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Lower hub bearing. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle undersealed including brake pipes.

Pass 24 May 2019 84,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 84,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 75,144 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 75,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,446 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,446 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,634 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,527 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,835 miles

offside front door mirror damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front brake disc corrded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside front brake disc corrded

offside front door mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre 3mm on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,147 miles

OSF tyre 3mm on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,026 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 LYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YD04 LYW, 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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YD04 LYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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