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BJ04 ZYW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ZYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,990 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,155 miles

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

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,666 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front swivel housing seal

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front swivel housing seal

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,818 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,675 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,824 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,822 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

area of power steering fluid supply pipe corroded,though not excess

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perish cracking

offside front tyre surface perish cracking

outer body sills have coverings

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,608 miles

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

both sides rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,038 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

nearside front tyre almost devoid of tread on outer shoulder but not within threequaters across at time of test,also cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,453 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 ZYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

BJ04 ZYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 ZYW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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