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MT54 EBJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,038 mi
Last recorded58,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding

vehicle structure corroding

R/O/S SHOCKER HAS NO DAMPING

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding

vehicle structure corroding

R/O/S SHOCKER HAS NO DAMPING

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,018 miles

mounting brackets corroding off the exhaust

rear silencer corroding heavily

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,018 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)

mounting brackets corroding off the exhaust

rear silencer corroding heavily

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,188 miles

CAT rattles

centre exhaust bracket rotted off

front axle spheres rusting heavily

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,654 miles

front hub spheres rusting

Pass 24 May 2011 52,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid level just above minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,261 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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MT54 EBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT54 EBJ, 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 MT54 EBJ registered?

MT54 EBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is MT54 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 EBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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