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HF04 BWK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 BWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,364 miles

corrosion in rear floorpan /body underside

Pass 2 Jan 2025 141,248 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "Hockey stick" bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,100 miles

corrosion on rear boot floor

front trailing arm bushes perishing

slight corrosion on offside inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 122,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

horn button right hand side of steering wheel not working, but left hand button ok

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

horn button right hand side of steering wheel not working, but left hand button ok

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,417 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,861 miles

rear diff / half sharft noise

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,154 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,835 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 84,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 73,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,417 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,793 miles

n/side mirror missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,214 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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HF04 BWK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HF04 BWK, 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 HF04 BWK registered?

HF04 BWK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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