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DS05 JFF

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,628 mi
Last recorded66,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,079 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,962 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,127 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,194 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,049 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,804 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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DS05 JFF is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,214 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 Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS05 JFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 JFF registered?

DS05 JFF is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is DS05 JFF safe to buy?

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