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YR54 LJC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,704 miles

Accident damage to the OSF wing

Both front tractor joints are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on the NS and OS front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to the vehicles underbody

Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,704 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking rear brake pipe and no reserve travel at pedal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS inner wheelarch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to the OSF wing

Both front tractor joints are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on the NS and OS front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to the vehicles underbody

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,657 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear view mirror glass damaged

Surface corrosion to the vehicles underbody

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working NS and OS (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear view mirror glass damaged

Surface corrosion to the vehicles underbody

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,159 miles

Both chassis legs are distorted with corrosion

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both chassis legs are distorted with corrosion

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,928 miles

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NS and OS rear brake disc covers corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,906 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken at rear (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Light unit broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NS and OS rear brake disc covers corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,524 miles

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

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

OSR brake dust shield corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Vehicle under-body corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

OSR brake dust shield corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Vehicle under-body corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,673 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes and brakes have corrosion

underbody and sills have corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,631 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes have corrosion

underside and sills have corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,273 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,270 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,151 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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YR54 LJC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR54 LJC, 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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YR54 LJC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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