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CF55 DXJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,654 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,654 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front hub seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,478 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,475 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,650 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,371 miles

Offside Front axle swivel ball leaking oil

exhaust rear box deteriorated and hung by wire

Fail 28 Jul 2016 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front axle swivel ball leaking oil

exhaust rear box deteriorated and hung by wire

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,804 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 47,627 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,665 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,665 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,654 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,461 miles

slight deteriation to rear silencer

Fail 2 Jan 2013 22,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight deteriation to rear silencer

Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,203 miles

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

slight deteriation to rear silencer

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,035 miles

rear tyres craking

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,911 miles

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

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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CF55 DXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF55 DXJ, 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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What year was CF55 DXJ registered?

CF55 DXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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