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YF04 HYJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,887 mi
Last recorded124,887 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 HYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 124,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,555 miles

o/s/f lower swivel joint slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2025 123,555 miles

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

o/s/f lower swivel joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2024 122,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 76,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,929 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,905 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,905 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,541 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2013 33,495 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front hub leaking oil

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,994 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,506 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,732 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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YF04 HYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YF04 HYJ, 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 YF04 HYJ registered?

YF04 HYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 HYJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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