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DE05 FJD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,241 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,891 miles

Heavily Painted Under Vehicle

repairs carried out heavily painted and covered over

Fail 20 Feb 2023 64,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavily Painted Under Vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel House Worn/Leaking. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,119 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,445 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,022 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,307 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

sill covers

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,931 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,912 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear

Fuel pipes corroded rear

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear on route to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear

Fuel pipes corroded rear

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust sylencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 37,825 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Sidewalls of all tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,825 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Sidewalls of all tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,432 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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DE05 FJD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE05 FJD, 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 DE05 FJD registered?

DE05 FJD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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