2004 Suzuki Jimny · 7,301 MOT tests
2004 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2004 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Jimny years (7,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 39.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 82,854
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,301
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.5% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes14.5%
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Body, chassis and structure12.9%
- Suspension12.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Seat belts and airbags5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.78%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.51%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.15%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.01%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.94%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.42%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (6.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.25%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2004 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Jimny years (7,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.25% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Suzuki Jimny shows 82,854 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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