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YM54 BVN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 101,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 99,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,952 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear & front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,432 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,118 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes covered in grease or other material

sump corroded

suspension mounts and components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,118 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes covered in grease or other material

sump corroded

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,825 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,265 miles

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 47,221 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion

o/s and n/s front swivel hubs pitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,963 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 30,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 25,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,497 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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YM54 BVN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YM54 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.

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What year was YM54 BVN registered?

YM54 BVN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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