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FG05 GLJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Swivel bearing worn

Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Swivel bearing worn

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,406 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,003 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack round flange (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,740 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Oct 2014 79,740 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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 28 Sep 2013 69,955 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,270 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,243 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,410 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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FG05 GLJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG05 GLJ, 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 FG05 GLJ registered?

FG05 GLJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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