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BC04 TYW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,668 miles

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

General Corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,925 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,388 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 62,311 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Oil leak Swivel joint ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,044 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front sphere slight leak

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside rear lower arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 52,035 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,928 miles

Front pads low.

Pass 7 May 2010 29,230 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 24,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,316 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 TYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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