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LR05 UBF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

65,738 mi
Last recorded65,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,738 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 65,738 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 63,912 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 May 2016 63,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 May 2015 61,981 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 12 May 2015 61,981 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 60,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust catalist rattles internally

Fail 9 May 2014 60,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust catalist rattles internally

Pass 21 May 2013 58,109 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,276 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 55,276 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,506 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FREE PLAY STARTING IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

LUBRICANT LEAK STARTING FROM NEARSIDE FRONT HUB

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front wiper blades starting to split on ends

n/s/r part of bumper damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front wiper blades starting to split on ends

n/s/r part of bumper damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,184 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,140 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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LR05 UBF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LR05 UBF, 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 LR05 UBF registered?

LR05 UBF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LR05 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 UBF shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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