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YG54 NHJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear swinging arm bushes perished both sides

emmisions could not be tested through obd port or oil temp probe bets tested 3 mins

rear seat and seatbelts removed

sill condition cannot be accesed sill covers fitted

some welding repairs of a poor quality

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,271 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both 30kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear swinging arm bushes perished both sides

emmisions could not be tested through obd port or oil temp probe bets tested 3 mins

rear seat and seatbelts removed

sill condition cannot be accesed sill covers fitted

some welding repairs of a poor quality

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,241 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,331 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,337 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Hub Leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,043 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,009 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,161 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

a/v free play in steering box

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,093 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,418 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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YG54 NHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG54 NHJ, 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 YG54 NHJ registered?

YG54 NHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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