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YW04 EYX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint that attaches to transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

eml present at time of test

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 11 Mar 2025 106,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play panhard rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play panhard rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint that attaches to transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

eml present at time of test

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 2 Apr 2024 103,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,608 miles

Body panel insecure bonnet wont secure on 1st catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking both fuel pipes heavily corroded and leaking advise not to drive (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body sill excessivly corroded and holes within 30cm of mounting point and seat belt point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill heavily corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt mounting point and suspension point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,111 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,108 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,699 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,527 miles

corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,857 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to under body

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,857 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to under body

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,819 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,718 miles

rear seat not used

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat not used

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,794 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,794 miles

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

both front brake discs inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,359 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,755 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 21,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YW04 EYX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YW04 EYX, 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 YW04 EYX registered?

YW04 EYX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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