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BW53 NLJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 83,544 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,782 miles

Body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,629 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,217 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,131 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,448 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bolt loose (2.4.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,582 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,014 miles

offside rear btm shocker bush....

pan hard bush to body............

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,530 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,530 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,221 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 31,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,882 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 NLJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 BW53 NLJ, 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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BW53 NLJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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