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DY05 EFC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 179,027 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 179,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill near a body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill near a body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 169,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange Weak Connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 155,257 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals weeping

both front inner wings engine bay and under head lights corroded and weak

Fail 13 Sep 2023 155,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals weeping

both front inner wings engine bay and under head lights corroded and weak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,240 miles

Head Lamp Deflectors Fitted At Time Of Test

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking Grease

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside And Offside Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 126,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside And Offside Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,577 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 98,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,708 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,146 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,046 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,239 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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DY05 EFC 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 78.3%.

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 DY05 EFC, 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 DY05 EFC registered?

DY05 EFC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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