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PF05 LTX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,481 mi
Last recorded93,481 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,481 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear floor pan, rear axle and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2025 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion to rear floor pan, rear axle and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,307 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near front differential oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f axle hub slightly leaking oil.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f axle hub slightly leaking oil.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,599 miles

Engine management light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,594 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine managemet light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,420 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK FROM O/S/F SWIVEL HUB

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SILENCER DETERIOATED

Fail 11 Feb 2012 46,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK FROM O/S/F SWIVEL HUB

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SILENCER DETERIOATED

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,434 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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PF05 LTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PF05 LTX, 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 PF05 LTX registered?

PF05 LTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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