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WG54 BHO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 120,515 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion towards the rear

Fail 22 Jul 2026 120,515 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion towards the rear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 113,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 113,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 104,122 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 104,122 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bodymount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,348 miles

Underside has mud all over

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,330 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,033 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,370 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,277 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,157 miles

Boot floor rusty and holed in centre area not in prescribed area at time of test.

Both front tyres treads worn uneven.

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

O/s/f axle swivel joint seal slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,172 miles

Boot floor at rear rusty and holed but not in prescribed area.

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

Power steering belt perishing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,172 miles

Boot floor at rear rusty and holed but not in prescribed area.

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

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

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

Power steering belt perishing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,896 miles

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

boot floor n/s o/s by body mounts slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 54,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,326 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,119 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,643 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 BHO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 BHO, 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 BHO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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