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BD04 NHE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,296 mi
Last recorded135,296 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 NHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 135,296 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 135,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 134,139 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Brake pedal travel/spongey

Fail 16 May 2025 134,107 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 134,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 130,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,994 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,310 miles

corrosion to OSR brake back plate (near shoe retaining clip)

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,307 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to OSR brake back plate (near shoe retaining clip)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,212 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lense also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,315 miles

three tyres perished in tread n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r

Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

three tyres perished in tread n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 65,881 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,618 miles

e m l light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,397 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover missing from offside number plate lamp

odd size coil springs fitted to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,884 miles

cover missing from offside number plate lamp

odd size coil springs fitted to rear

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,600 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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BD04 NHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 BD04 NHE, 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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BD04 NHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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