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YF04 HZU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 84,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 81,156 miles

Centre of boot floor holed

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 23 May 2016 81,156 miles

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

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

Centre of boot floor holed

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 28 May 2015 75,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s swivel joint leaking but not contaminating brakes

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s swivel joint leaking but not contaminating brakes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,923 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,933 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 42,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 34,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 26,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,873 miles

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

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

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 HZU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

YF04 HZU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 HZU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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