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LG55 MBX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 MBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,987 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 82,987 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 80,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,284 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s/front inner panel rusted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box baffles ratal in side exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,996 miles

Complete exhaust system weak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,472 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,472 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,026 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,547 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 22,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,782 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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LG55 MBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LG55 MBX, 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 LG55 MBX registered?

LG55 MBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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