MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front kingpin has slight play in lower area
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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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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