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YM04 LYH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,025 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2026 98,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,927 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 93,927 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm to to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm to to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,793 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Inner sill coroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,805 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,169 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,289 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to chassis of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to chassis of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,293 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML on

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,280 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front axle breather pipes corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,681 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,945 miles

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

front differential breather pipes coroded

Fail 2 May 2008 37,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front outer swivel seals leaking

front differential breather pipes coroded

Pass 11 May 2007 29,335 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 29,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both frt swivel hubs leaking very bad

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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YM04 LYH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YM04 LYH, 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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YM04 LYH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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