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AF55 TFN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,866 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All round

Fail 18 Jun 2026 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All round

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both top and Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,068 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 77,042 miles

Emissions not tested Because of the exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,808 miles

off road tyres fitted all 4

Fail 20 Oct 2021 73,805 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off road tyres fitted all 4

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,743 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front front cross member corroded

Central Rear rear axle and components

Central Rear rear floor corroded

Nail in tyre spare tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front diff joint sligthly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocker upper mounts corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,741 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bock box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front front cross member corroded

Central Rear rear axle and components

Central Rear rear floor corroded

Nail in tyre spare tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front diff joint sligthly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocker upper mounts corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,717 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,910 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,224 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,224 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,765 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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AF55 TFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 AF55 TFN, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF55 TFN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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