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CF55 HGJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,733 mi
Last recorded43,733 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted with the inner sidewall facing outwards

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 43,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted with the inner sidewall facing outwards

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 35,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 19,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 18,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,968 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 18,158 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 17,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,755 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 16,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 14,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,094 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,273 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,035 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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CF55 HGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

CF55 HGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is CF55 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 HGJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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