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BC53 GYO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,788 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Nearside Front steering joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

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

Nearside Front steering joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle 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))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,142 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,461 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 53,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY MOUNT HOLD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,810 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully inspect suspect low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully inspect suspect low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,015 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eng light on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eng light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,225 miles

engine light on

oil leak from nearside front diff seal

Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil seepage from nearside front tractor joint seal

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exh rear box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,319 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,319 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING PIVOT OIL SEAL LEAKING SEVERELY

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,302 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,022 miles

offside front wheel play in hub

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,620 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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BC53 GYO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC53 GYO, 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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BC53 GYO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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