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BF04 FMK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 156,857 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded varous rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres starting to perish and split

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2015 156,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded varous rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres starting to perish and split

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2014 134,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 134,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight weep from both front hub seals

Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,288 miles

slight weep from both front hub seals

Pass 15 Feb 2013 122,153 miles

bad oil leak.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 122,153 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

bad oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,129 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,880 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s front hub is leaking oil

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,745 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 FMK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF04 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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