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ML54 FRY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,612 miles

Rear chassis and floor area corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front eyeball leaking grease

Rear chassis and floor area corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle eyeball leaking grease

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device working but not correctly

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,437 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,950 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer oil leak ns front

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 63,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,181 miles

ext. system starting to rust in places

rear wiper blade wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 17,601 miles

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

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

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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ML54 FRY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ML54 FRY, 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 ML54 FRY registered?

ML54 FRY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is ML54 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 FRY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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