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PF54 YBM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 YBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 129,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute x2 (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,926 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bumpstop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension & underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bumpstop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension & underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,393 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis / underside / inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 118,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes/suspension pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis/suspension components /underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 115,900 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 113,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam and gasket leaking (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,141 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,141 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,811 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backplate (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 95,039 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backplate (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 88,159 miles

vac pipes corroded on front axle

Fail 6 May 2016 88,159 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vac pipes corroded on front axle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 73,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,291 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,053 miles

slight play in n/s front anti - roll bar link

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 YBM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBM, 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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PF54 YBM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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