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YH04 CJY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,974 mi
Last recorded102,974 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,364 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

heavy corrosion boot floor and front panel around both headlights

o/s gearbox mount modified

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn PIN XS PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn PIN XS PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn PIN XS PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded and mounting area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor xs corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front headlight front panel badly corroded borderline pass headlamps still secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area front headlamp front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal spongey

vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill check

Gearbox mounting defective both rear gearbox transmission mounts clamped together DANGEROUS ()

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front headlight units metal around them excessive corroded

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

Offside Front chassis on o/s/f were body mounts to it corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,752 miles

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

general body shell under vehicle corrosion but not excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,723 miles

offside front hub scraper ring weaping

rake pipe covered in underseal

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,255 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

front to rear brake pipe corroded

no exhaust rear heat shield fitted, not considered a fire risk

rear under body section heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

front to rear brake pipe corroded

no exhaust rear heat shield fitted, not considered a fire risk

rear under body section heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 81,505 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear floor sections corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 81,459 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (front joint) (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear floor sections corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,571 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 67,797 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2013 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,445 miles

slight grease leakage from offside front hub

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,512 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,944 miles

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

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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YH04 CJY 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 76.9%.

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 YH04 CJY, 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 YH04 CJY registered?

YH04 CJY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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