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YF04 HZJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,852 mi
Last recorded107,852 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 HZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,852 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,510 miles

advise both offside and nearside outer sills have plastic sill covers present

Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from offside rear wheel cylinder to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from rear flexible hose to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

advise both offside and nearside outer sills have plastic sill covers present

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,437 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear underbody holed

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Towbar component insecure nearside rear mounting bolt missing,offside rear mounting bolt loose (6.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,124 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,670 miles

advise engine oil leak at sump area

advise offside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 46,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,801 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 30,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,683 miles

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

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 HZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF04 HZJ, 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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YF04 HZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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