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MA05 FRX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER AXLE SEALS DAMP

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SMALL CRACKS IN O/S/R AND N/S/R OUTER TYRE SIDE WALLS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 69,216 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

N/S/F AND O/S/F SWIVEL HUBS RUSTY AND PITED

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/R AND N/S/R OUTER TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,018 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SMALL CRACKS IN O/S/R OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,209 miles

front brake pad anti rattle clips missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,581 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,359 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,359 miles

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

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

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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MA05 FRX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA05 FRX, 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 MA05 FRX registered?

MA05 FRX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MA05 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 FRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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