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PF54 WGX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,359 mi
Last recorded159,359 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 WGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 149,077 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 149,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,782 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 142,750 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To Back Various places as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired X Leaking fluid. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat belts Anchor points Corroded and weak. Rear Floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,994 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 136,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,703 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 130,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,463 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,820 miles

Offside Front Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

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

Nearside Front wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded within 30cm of passengers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,548 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 33,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,482 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,107 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,736 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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PF54 WGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PF54 WGX, 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 PF54 WGX registered?

PF54 WGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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