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DS05 JFE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,890 mi
Last recorded121,890 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,890 miles

engine management light on

moisture around the nearside front spherical hub assembly

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,419 miles

Nearside Front pad low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front pad low

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear seats down at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2016 107,139 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing spherical hub bearing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front pad low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front pad low

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,617 miles

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

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

Nearside head lamp is cracked

back box outer skin is deteriorating / heat shield is loose

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,202 miles

exhaust blowing

n/s/f axle oil leaking severely. REQUIRES ATTN!

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,989 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,990 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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DS05 JFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS05 JFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 JFE registered?

DS05 JFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is DS05 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 JFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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