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BF04 EYG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,417 mi
Last recorded86,417 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 EYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 86,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,728 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,439 miles

Nearside Front hub slight play

Nearside Rear body mount surface corrosion

Nearside Rear shock mount corrosion

Offside Rear shock mount corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub slight play

Nearside Rear top shock mount slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear top shock mount corrosion

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,303 miles

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

Offside Mirror damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in sidewall

Rear Both backplates rusted badly

Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Mirror damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in sidewall

Rear Both backplates rusted badly

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle to n/s rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear brake shields

perishing and cracking in n/s rear tyre and both front tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2019 81,042 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 along chassis to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle to n/s rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear brake shields

perishing and cracking in n/s rear tyre and both front tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,290 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear brake shields.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 78,283 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear brake shields.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,301 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear brake inner shields

slight corrosion in metal brake pipe along chassis to o/s rear brake hose.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 182,212 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush & o/s/f/l (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,877 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2013 57,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,992 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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BF04 EYG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BF04 EYG, 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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BF04 EYG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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