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BU54 WYZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,923 miles

seatbelts in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 85,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 85,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 84,472 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 84,472 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 81,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 71,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 65,988 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

drivers wiper blade deteriorating

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

no electrics fitted to tow bar

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre very close to limit

rear silencer deteriorating/shield insecure

spare tyre now on nearside front has cuts in tread

Fail 9 May 2015 65,988 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

drivers wiper blade deteriorating

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

no electrics fitted to tow bar

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre very close to limit

rear silencer deteriorating/shield insecure

Fail 1 May 2014 58,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 58,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,163 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 41,778 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,608 miles

Oil leak

tracking out

Pass 31 May 2007 21,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BU54 WYZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 WYZ, 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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BU54 WYZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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