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BC04 JZH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,005 miles

FRONT AND REAR WINTER PROTECTION APPLIED ON COMPONENTS SUSPENSION AND CHASSIE NOT FULLY INSPECTED

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,224 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,590 miles

Offside Rear FUEL TANK PIPES CORRODED

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear CHASSE BUMP STOP MOUNTING CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear CHASSE BUMP STOP MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,456 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,294 miles

Body sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to both swivel balls, pipes and seal retaining rings. Also looks to be very dry

Corrosion to tow bar

Emissions just met requirements

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

Front Corrosion to both shock absorbers

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to axle

Slight smearing to windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2021 109,126 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan under seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan under seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to axle

Corrosion to both steering swivel balls, and looks very dry .

Corrosion to tow bar

Emissions just met requirements

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

Front Corrosion to both shock absorbers

Front Corrosion to swivel ball metal pipes

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,216 miles

Front hub swivels pitted both sides

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front hub swivels pitted both sides

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,142 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 98,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,078 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front fog lights not working

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,078 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front fog lights not working

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,228 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,216 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

weld repairs undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,364 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine managment warning light displayed on the dash

nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corroded slightly in the seatbelt mounting perscribed areas

oil leaks on the engine area , 1x from oil filter ,1x from the rear main oil seal which is slight

rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded under clips

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,051 miles

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

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

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

engine managment warning light displayed on the dash

nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corroded slightly in the seatbelt mounting perscribed areas

oil leaks on the engine area , 1x from oil filter ,1x from the rear main oil seal which is slight

rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded under clips

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,012 miles

Brake Pedal Anti Slip Pad Worn

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

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

Oil Leak Around Near Side Rear ABS Sensor

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake Pedal Anti Slip Pad Worn

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

Near Side Rear Brake Slightly Low Effort

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

Oil Leak Around Near Side Rear ABS Sensor

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,846 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front spheres swivels corodded

reverse lights innop

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,796 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,566 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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BC04 JZH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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