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BJ54 UMK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,194 mi
Last recorded82,194 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats have been removed

vehicle has been treated in a protective spray

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,003 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

parts of the underside have been previously wax oiled. Recommend the suspension components to be treated

various pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2025 77,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Axle (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Corrosion to chassis and body

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle leak

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

Pass 21 May 2024 72,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front various pipes corroded

Nearside Front hub slight leak of fluid

under body wax oiled

Fail 20 May 2024 72,716 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front various pipes corroded

Nearside Front hub slight leak of fluid

under body wax oiled

Pass 22 May 2023 66,503 miles

Front various pipes corroded

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Pass 26 May 2022 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight leak

Offside Front bearing seal deteriorating gone looks dry

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy bothsides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of the underside has been heavily wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

most breather pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 59,274 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test including seat belt clips

Pass 27 May 2020 56,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,793 miles

Exhaust Blow

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,918 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 UMK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

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

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