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MF05 ODY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ODY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 94,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 94,865 miles

Offside Front Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,245 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,303 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,105 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Transferbox mount ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,613 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

both o/s n/s chassis rails has surface rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,867 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,120 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 52,820 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 52,819 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,382 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,286 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,335 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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MF05 ODY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MF05 ODY, 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 MF05 ODY registered?

MF05 ODY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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