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WG54 BHN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,109 mi
Last recorded168,109 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 168,093 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner cill not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 164,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 161,898 miles

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind both front headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil seal slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over rear axle to NSR brake (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 157,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

various signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,233 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 150,233 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,698 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 141,698 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,349 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 128,349 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,337 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front axle pivot sphere leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,553 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front axle pivot sphere leaking

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

Offside front axle pivot sphere leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,880 miles

front axle pivot/swivel heads leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,542 miles

Osf and nsf swivel housing grease seals deteriorated.

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,981 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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WG54 BHN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 WG54 BHN, 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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WG54 BHN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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