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EF55 YZR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,299 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,279 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,257 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 79,257 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Both wipers split but clear screen effectively

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 66,375 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyre side walls are perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroded, but not leaking

Fail 14 May 2014 66,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyre side walls are perishing

plastic sill trims fitted

rear exhaust silencer is corroded, but not leaking

Pass 30 May 2013 59,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 59,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 49,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,634 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 28,811 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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EF55 YZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF55 YZR, 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 EF55 YZR registered?

EF55 YZR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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