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LF05 ECT

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ECT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 61,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 58,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,149 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 54,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,085 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both ( cracking (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust corroding

slight movement front propshaft/ joint ujs

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2021 51,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub swivel/ dry no grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub swivel/ leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

front prop shaft uj slight worn/movement

rear exhaust box corroded

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight leak at hub

Pass 22 May 2019 43,823 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2019 43,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,765 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2018 40,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2017 39,140 miles

all tyres perished

corrosion rear silencer

corrosion vacuum pipes across front axle

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 May 2016 35,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,913 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,490 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,499 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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LF05 ECT 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 LF05 ECT, 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 LF05 ECT registered?

LF05 ECT is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 ECT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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