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PF05 TBX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 TBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,833 miles

heavily under sealed

under side rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,805 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking constant velocity joint leaking excessively over tyre (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s inner sill corroded between n/f/ seat belt and n/s/f suspension point

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,923 miles

oil leak offside front hub

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,771 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres both wearing low 205/70/15

Offside front swivel housing leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside and nearside front tyres both wearing low 205/70/15

Offside front swivel housing leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,463 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,962 miles

exheaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre section exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre section exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 38,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,258 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 TBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF05 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

PF05 TBX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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