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YL04 GJE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 GJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,833 miles

tires marked as implement A8

Fail 25 Jul 2025 26,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tires marked as implement A8

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 24,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 21,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,569 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Rear lower shock rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear lower shock rubber slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on on front brake pipe just of nsf caliper flexi

Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on back box

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 11,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,469 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 GJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJE, 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 YL04 GJE registered?

YL04 GJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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