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WN04 BJY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 BJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 128,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 128,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,865 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 May 2024 104,967 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission at swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking apparent (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 89,751 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle swivel hub bearings,slight wear nearside and offside

Front axle swivel hub seal slight leak offside

Nail in tyre Offside front

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis areas,radius arm and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 89,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle swivel hub bearings,slight wear nearside and offside

Front axle swivel hub seal slight leak offside

Nail in tyre Offside front

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis areas,radius arm and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 74,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside,mounting platforms on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front chassis and outrigger area corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis,radius arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,236 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrded

Fail 25 May 2021 67,236 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrded

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 66,216 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

under side has been welded and undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,276 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central sill by the O/S/R inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,505 miles

side steps fitted

sill covers fitted

underside undersealed

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,773 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

sill covers and steps fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,808 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,402 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,626 miles

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

off side front tyre starting to perish

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer starting to corrode slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,534 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and perrished

Front brake pads wearing low

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,683 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,328 miles

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

Slight oil contamination on offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,595 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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WN04 BJY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN04 BJY, 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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WN04 BJY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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