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BW53 DYJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,282 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 79,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,341 miles

advise front axle swivels rusted and pitted

advise o/s/f and rear axle brake pipes very rusty

Pass 9 May 2016 70,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

near side front hub seal bolts loose

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 56,848 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,019 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,792 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,110 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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BW53 DYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 BW53 DYJ, 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 BW53 DYJ registered?

BW53 DYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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