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MW55 ZXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,621 mi
Last recorded87,621 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 ZXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,621 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 87,621 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,225 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Wings Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arce (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody, Steering And suspension Components Rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 82,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,655 miles

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

boot floor corroded

both front hub seals leaking

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

both front hub seals leaking

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,459 miles

boot floor corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

boot floor corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,111 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,898 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting point damaged

Offside sill corroded

boot floor corroded

both inner wings corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,149 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,766 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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MW55 ZXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW55 ZXR, 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 MW55 ZXR registered?

MW55 ZXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is MW55 ZXR safe to buy?

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