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BC53 HYP

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,979 mi
Last recorded52,979 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,885 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,824 miles

Offside Front slight play axle swivel joint

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,847 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 45,847 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,031 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,603 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,848 miles

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

all four tyres have small cracks

Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,955 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 HYP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BC53 HYP, 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 BC53 HYP registered?

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

Is BC53 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 HYP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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