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BC04 JZP

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,813 mi
Last recorded27,813 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 27,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 27,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,268 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,879 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,842 miles

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

the rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf wing damaged slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,784 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 JZP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZP, 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 BC04 JZP registered?

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

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