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ML05 FFM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,507 mi
Last recorded117,507 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,154 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 99,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,412 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 12 Feb 2020 94,412 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,923 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,923 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,270 miles

Front bullbar insecure ,completely broken away from nearside mounting and only secured by half of offside mounting.If it falls off would be dangerous to vehicle and other road users

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard (8.2.2)

Front bullbar insecure ,completely broken away from nearside mounting and only secured by half of offside mounting.If it falls off would be dangerous to vehicle and other road users

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,941 miles

bull bar fractured at welds near mounting bolts

spare wheel loose

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,924 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

bull bar fractured at welds near mounting bolts

spare wheel loose

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,222 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,778 miles

Oil leak

boot floor corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

boot floor corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine check light on

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,123 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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ML05 FFM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ML05 FFM, 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 ML05 FFM registered?

ML05 FFM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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