MOT Status
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
4WD vacuum pipes corroded and broken
All 4 shocks corroded
Front fog lights not working
Front pads worn very low (2mm)
Oil leak
Slight exhaust leak front pipe/manifold joint (bolt missing)
Slight leak from exhaust centre/tail pipe joint
Slight play in steering system
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear body mounts corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear body mounts corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres slightly deteriorated, cracks in tred
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
brake fluid level getting low
brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn
generater belts starting to perish
offside front door mirror slightly damaged
oil leak
surface corrosion + slightly pitted to nearside + offside front spheres
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake fluid level getting low
brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn
generater belts starting to perish
minor leaks to rear exhaust system
offside front door mirror slightly damaged
oil leak
surface corrosion + slightly pitted to nearside + offside front spheres
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside + offside front tyres just on 1.6mm + starting to perish
surface corrosion to rear exhaust box
nearside + offside rear tyres getting low + starting to perish
surface corrosion to rear exhaust bax
surface corrosion too nearside + offside front axle spheres
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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BJ04 BJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BJ04 BJE, 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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BJ04 BJE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 June 2004.
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