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YL04 GHU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 GHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 118,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,269 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split but clear screen

eml light on dash

power steering pipes corroded

slight surface corrosion in various parts of chassis

zone A stone chip but has been repaired

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,801 miles

slight leak from n/s/f swivel

Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from n/s/f swivel

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2010 52,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,533 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,955 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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YL04 GHU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YL04 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 GHU registered?

YL04 GHU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YL04 GHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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