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YG54 YBW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

gearbox mount bolt loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,234 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside middle body outrigger corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,234 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside middle body outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,822 miles

Front Exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on coil spring. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Leaking at joint to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust joint corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted In wrong position. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,553 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 57,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 53,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,893 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch back (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch back (5.2.6)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 50,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,646 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills at rear both sides.

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,256 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 1 Dec 2015 49,256 miles

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,736 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight front brake inbalance

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 1 Dec 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,137 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,850 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,850 miles

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

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

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

front discs exsesivly pitted but working within limits

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,696 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 YBW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YG54 YBW, 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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YG54 YBW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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