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YS54 TUJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,161 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (by the side of fuel tank) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,230 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,057 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,828 miles

both rear springs heavily corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 19 May 2018 58,793 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes at rear ()

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 19 May 2018 58,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes at rear ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 5 May 2017 57,383 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 57,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 55,489 miles

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2016 55,489 miles

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

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,950 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,985 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,325 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 20,042 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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YS54 TUJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS54 TUJ, 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 YS54 TUJ registered?

YS54 TUJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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