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BD54 VFT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,841 mi
Last recorded185,841 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 185,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various ()

General corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 182,574 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion and weep of oil front swivel joint

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corroded and slight weep of oil front swivel joint

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear x3 ()

Fail 30 Jul 2022 180,756 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear Propshaft Rear U Joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear x3 ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 167,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 151,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2019 132,252 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,868 miles

Central Front eml warning on

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 96,868 miles

Central Front eml warning on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported weld (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin top and bottom and oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported new mount (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Engine malfunction light on

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Engine malfunction light on

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,710 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front swivel joint seals leaking badly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,913 miles

slight defect-front no. plate

stone chips -front screen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 31,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,273 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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BD54 VFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD54 VFT, 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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BD54 VFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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