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PN05 ZFR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,725 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,725 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 119,993 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,482 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear especially on NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion including fuel and clutch pipes. Recommend under-seal

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight seepage

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 111,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear especially on NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion including fuel and clutch pipes. Recommend under-seal

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight seepage

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,774 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,342 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,853 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 84,994 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,913 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,181 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rigid pipes to nearside and offside hubs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,573 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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PN05 ZFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN05 ZFR, 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 PN05 ZFR registered?

PN05 ZFR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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