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BF54 BHE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,277 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,124 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,632 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

front and rear tyres perished

suspect front inner brake pads low, recommend brake inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyres starting to crack

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 26,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyres starting to crack

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,842 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,132 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 7,819 miles

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

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

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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BF54 BHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF54 BHE, 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 BF54 BHE registered?

BF54 BHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 BHE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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