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FG54 BHY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,721 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 93,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 91,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,751 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 57,895 miles

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

O/S/F tractor joint seal leaking.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,953 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,306 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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FG54 BHY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG54 BHY, 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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FG54 BHY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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