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BJ04 BJE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,154 mi
Last recorded114,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 114,154 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 114,151 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 111,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,198 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 107,198 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,112 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,112 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,643 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,589 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,337 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,893 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,426 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,425 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,393 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 63,393 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,161 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,031 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres getting low + starting to perish

surface corrosion to rear exhaust bax

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,560 miles

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front axle spheres

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,494 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,956 miles

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

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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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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