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BS03 TOM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 TOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,690 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 98,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,592 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle, swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 71,245 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Service brake efficiency 53%

Fail 10 May 2016 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Service brake efficiency 53%

Pass 1 May 2015 66,874 miles

Corrosion to both front chassis rails

Corrosion to both inner sills+ rear chassis rails

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

Near side front wiper blade split

Pass 13 May 2014 61,883 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to inner sill

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front chassis and engine compartment

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear chassis and floor

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,598 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front chassis and engine compartment

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear chassis and floor

Pass 16 May 2012 52,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to front chassis rails & inner sills

Slight oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Fail 15 May 2012 52,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to front chassis rails & inner sills

Slight oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Pass 7 May 2011 44,596 miles

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

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 1 May 2010 39,748 miles

Chassis rails rusty

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Front tractor joints rusty

Offside front differential lock vacuum pipes corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,958 miles

Offside front tractor joint worn and leaking oil.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,954 miles

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

Offside front tractor joint worn and leaking oil.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,560 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 31,444 miles

Nearside Lower Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre out edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,214 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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BS03 TOM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BS03 TOM, 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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BS03 TOM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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