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YH04 XKJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 XKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on boot floor and rear body mounts.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 116,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on boot floor and rear body mounts.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,753 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front ball joint leaking diff oil

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front ball joint corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 109,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front ball joint leaking diff oil

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front ball joint corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,836 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub ball joint leaking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub ball joint leaking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 94,608 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner axel swivel joint has a slight weep of oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,675 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering box (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also perished and worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering box (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also perished and worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,266 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,132 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing contamination of brake system due to leaking spherical sphere (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing spherical sphere (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,395 miles

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

front brake pipes rusty.

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,260 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 58,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,724 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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YH04 XKJ 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 YH04 XKJ, 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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YH04 XKJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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