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EF05 JFU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,864 mi
Last recorded52,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of light underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded up

Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded up

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,684 miles

All 4 tyres perished and splitting on sidewalls and in tread.

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,684 miles

All 4 tyres perished and splitting on sidewalls and in tread.

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,862 miles

All 4 tyres perished and splitting

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,420 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,891 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,262 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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EF05 JFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF05 JFU, 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 EF05 JFU registered?

EF05 JFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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