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BC04 TAV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,507 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 96,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 84,663 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 77,522 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front svivel bearing seal leaking

offside swivel bearing seal leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,863 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,780 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,132 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,402 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,014 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 TAV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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