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BJ54 UMB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,518 mi
Last recorded139,518 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,518 miles

Front body mounting areas rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body mounting areas rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2025 139,518 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front body mounting areas rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body mounting areas rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2024 137,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 134,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 127,991 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 127,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,797 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,919 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,650 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,091 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn but not excessively weakened

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,905 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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BJ54 UMB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ54 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

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

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