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BG04 JWU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,720 mi
Last recorded77,720 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 77,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,370 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,299 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Fail 18 Nov 2017 66,299 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,210 miles

Nearside Front brake pipes corroded

both front swivel joints leaking oil

front pads low

offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,095 miles

corrosion developing on brake pipes across front axle

engine management light illuminated

wear developing in nearside& offside front axle swivel hubs & fluid leak evident

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,998 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

wear developing in nearside & offside front axle swivel hubs & oil leaks evident

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,758 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel slight separation on top of wheel

Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

centre of exhaust heat shield loose

steering wheel slight separation on top of wheel

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,128 miles

front brake pads appear very low and front brake imbalence near legal limit, recomend wheels off inspection

offside front tyre on wear bars 205/70R15 95S

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,826 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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BG04 JWU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG04 JWU, 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 BG04 JWU registered?

BG04 JWU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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