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BC04 SZL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,382 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis repairs covered with underseal

rear seats removed

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,258 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

underseal spotted underneath vehicle chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,234 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,234 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinders (1.1.3 (d))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 78,070 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing excessive corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both. (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2018 78,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box ()

Nearside Front Inner wing excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy complete system is deteriorating (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play in lower area

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,078 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,835 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,835 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 21,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f axle vacuum pipes are corroded

advise both nearside and offside front flexi brake pipe ferrules are corroded

advise both sills covered by plastic trim panels not allowing full assessment

Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,744 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 SZL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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