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YJ53 BKC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 100,513 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear sections of front to rear ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front seat belts showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

nearside and offside front suspension sphere rear oil seals showing signs of slight leakage

offside front wiper blade torn [still clearing screen]

power steering belt showing signs of slight perishing

rear floor areas heavily corroded

rear wiper blade torn

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing for noise[brake binding]

unable to check rear seat belts

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Propshaft universal joint worn rear shaft rear joint ()

transfer box offside mounting bracket broken and transfer box insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Off side front stub pin has slight play

Rear body slightly corroded

engine sump corroded and has slight leak

frontexhaust heat shield ratteling

near side front hub seal has slight leak of oil

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,294 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,348 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,326 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 18,320 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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YJ53 BKC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ53 BKC, 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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YJ53 BKC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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