MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front slight corrosion swivel joint
Nearside Rear shock slight corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front slight corrosion front swivel joint
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front swivel joint corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front swivel joints corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all vent pipes corroded
oil leak
oil leak from rear diff
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak from rear diff
fluid leak around n/s/r brake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
fluid leak around n/s/r brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreen damage onthe limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
windscreen damage onthe limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BC04 JZL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BC04 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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