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BC04 TBX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 TBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,765 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,957 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake brake pipe started to corrod

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,019 miles

front exhaust slight deterioted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 58,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust slight deterioted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,824 miles

n/s/f tyre trtead is low

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2014 53,824 miles

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

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

centre exhaust support is insecure

n/s/f tyre trtead is low

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,628 miles

front to rear brake pipe is corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 50,628 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe is corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,441 miles

front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,703 miles

both front hubs have oil leaks

engine management light is on

front exhaust is deteriorated and has a slight leak

n/s/f hub bearing has slight play

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TBX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

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

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