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BJ04 XJZ

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,910 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 71,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,594 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s/f ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f to rear border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,373 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,047 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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BJ04 XJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 58,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 XJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ04 XJZ registered?

BJ04 XJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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