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ET54 FTU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 FTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,760 miles

n/s & o/s sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,021 miles

o/s n/s sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

o/s n/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,558 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,036 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,744 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,867 miles

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

bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,852 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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ET54 FTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET54 FTU, 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 ET54 FTU registered?

ET54 FTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is ET54 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 FTU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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