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BC04 SZE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,074 mi
Last recorded65,074 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,502 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 64,501 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipejoint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear on axile (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,213 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,605 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 62,605 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 61,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,783 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,206 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 SZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

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

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