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NG55 DFX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,454 mi
Last recorded47,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 DFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 47,454 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,138 miles

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

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 38,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,348 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal full under vehicle covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,293 miles

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

all tyres cracked between treads

brake pipes greased

rear brakes slightly imbalanced 23%

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 33,293 miles

Nearside 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)

all tyres cracked between treads

brake pipes greased

rear brakes slightly imbalanced 23%

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,181 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

exhaust back box corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,610 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 32,605 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s and o/s front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,364 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,792 miles

exhaust started to deteriorate

n/s and o/s swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 6 Feb 2013 29,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust started to deteriorate

n/s and o/s swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,037 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,973 miles

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

o/s front pipes started to corrode

o/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,182 miles

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,099 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,100 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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NG55 DFX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NG55 DFX, 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 NG55 DFX registered?

NG55 DFX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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