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BK54 LFT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,533 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides - swivel hub worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

note : whole vehicle underside - mud coated

Fail 13 Sep 2023 87,594 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed blowing to excess - centre (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides - swivel hub worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

note : whole vehicle underside - mud coated

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,381 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides - swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note : whole vehicle underside - mud coated

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides - swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking oil/grease

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,658 miles

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on front axle arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cracking in tread

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on front axle arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both sides front & offside rear tyres cracking in treads!

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both sides front & offside rear tyres cracking in treads!

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,267 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 23,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to front nearside of bumper

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,022 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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BK54 LFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BK54 LFT, 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 BK54 LFT registered?

BK54 LFT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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