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MF05 OED

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,844 mi
Last recorded109,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 OED
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 103,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR BY FLEXIE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 97,510 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR BY FLEXIE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,418 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,417 miles

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

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,111 miles

Rear seats removed.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,034 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,230 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front inner brake pads not fully visable (possible wearing thin)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidwall perished (cracking)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,292 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,562 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 OED is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OED, 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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MF05 OED is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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