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BW04 MZJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,068 mi
Last recorded108,068 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,068 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 106,713 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rearmost body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery tray corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion hole nearside rear inner sill panel

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, in clip beneath brake servo. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,591 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,856 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 86,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,135 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,135 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,168 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded double pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,290 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,070 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,070 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak to nearside front hub

Fail 18 Nov 2009 24,066 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak to nearside front hub

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,399 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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BW04 MZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW04 MZJ, 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 BW04 MZJ registered?

BW04 MZJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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