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BJ04 HPA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,545 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned tie rod between axle hubs (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned tie rod between axle hubs (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,568 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 99,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,290 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 75,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,211 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 56,087 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 49,290 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

N/S/F tyre perished & worn outer edge

O/S/F tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2013 49,290 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)

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

N/S/F tyre perished & worn outer edge

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,315 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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BJ04 HPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ04 HPA, 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 BJ04 HPA registered?

BJ04 HPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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