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BC04 JZG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,278 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

unable to test outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,269 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front o/s and n/s inner wing has corrosion behind light unit but does not form part of vehicle structure

o/s/f and n/s/f axle swivel balls excessively corroded and seals badly damaged

unable to test outer sills plastic covers fitted

Offside Front axle swivel housing leaking grease onto wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking grease on to tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,456 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front hub vacuum pipes corroded and broken

high level brake light inop but may have other function

Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front hub locking vacuum pipes corroded and broken

high level brakelight inop but may have other operation

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,733 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

eng mani light on

eng oil leak

pas pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers torn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers torn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,324 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,601 miles

all 4 tyre treads slightly perished

engine management light on

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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BC04 JZG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BC04 JZG, 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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BC04 JZG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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