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BC04 TYT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 TYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,206 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 55,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not clip in (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 3mm & side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 50,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 50,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured transfer box (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,303 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2018 48,303 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,595 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/70/15

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/70/15

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2009 26,914 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,271 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 TYT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 TYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BC04 TYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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