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YR54 LJV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,135 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,252 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,769 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,930 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,611 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,947 miles

Front disc faces corroded on inner faces

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,397 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,440 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 LJV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR54 LJV, 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 YR54 LJV registered?

YR54 LJV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is YR54 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 LJV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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