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YE54 MLU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 MLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,292 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES ()

Fail 1 Oct 2025 117,289 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,705 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,808 miles

Corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,834 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 13 May 2019 111,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,450 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,450 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,412 miles

cannot check rear seat belts rear seats folded down

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,410 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cannot check rear seat belts rear seats folded down

oil leak off side front hub seal

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,985 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 42,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YE54 MLU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE54 MLU, 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 YE54 MLU registered?

YE54 MLU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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