CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP04 TZX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,514 miles

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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,514 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,547 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 85,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,223 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,223 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,200 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,200 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 78,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,084 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,624 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,977 miles

Rear rear revearse lamps staying on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,551 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 46,507 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake fluid has a very high water content advise renewal

front brake pads very low advise renewal

rear exhaust section badly corroded, outer skin coming away

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,597 miles

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

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

coolant low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 14 Nov 2013 34,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coolant low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,485 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,699 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,087 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP04 TZX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BP04 TZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP04 TZX?

You can check the full history of BP04 TZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP04 TZX registered?

BP04 TZX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is BP04 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP04 TZX shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP04 TZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP04 TZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.