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YY04 HTF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 HTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,928 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full car under sealed with sealant underneath

side sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,714 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 54,345 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,466 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 52,464 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,268 miles

Nearside front hub leaking grease

Offside and Nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,268 miles

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

Nearside front hub leaking grease

Offside and Nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,698 miles

both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,698 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,260 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,236 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,714 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,631 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,631 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,181 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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YY04 HTF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YY04 HTF, 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 YY04 HTF registered?

YY04 HTF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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