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BJ54 MXN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 MXN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,439 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint FNS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,944 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint FNS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,804 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 115,780 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint seeping

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front swivel joint seeping

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,318 miles

NSF swivel hub seal slightly seaping grease

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 114,318 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

NSF swivel hub seal slightly seaping grease

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,889 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 110,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 106,705 miles

Nearside rear brake reading slightly lower

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,460 miles

chip in windscreen

rear seats/seatbelts removed

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,721 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,124 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,247 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BJ54 MXN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ54 MXN, 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 BJ54 MXN registered?

BJ54 MXN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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