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YH54 BVN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2024 101,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,200 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle floor pan/chassis are coated in underseal

Fail 15 Nov 2022 99,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle floor pan/chassis are coated in underseal

Fail 12 Jul 2021 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated under seat base (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting fractured transfer box mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 91,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,013 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,939 miles

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

I took this vehicle out on a road test because i thought the rear diff was noisey and to eliminate that it wasn't a bearing noise

Oil leak

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

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

rear diff has a oil leak

rear diff noisey

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,734 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid stains on servo under master clyinder

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,379 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH54 BVN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YH54 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH54 BVN registered?

YH54 BVN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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