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RF05 ZTX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ZTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,472 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,888 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 86,915 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 86,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,236 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 7 May 2013 73,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,093 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,548 miles

wear in both sides lower and upper front swivels

Pass 1 May 2010 62,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,426 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of carcass deterioration

Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,426 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of carcass deterioration

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 43,753 miles

O/S mirror slightly insecure

Fail 7 May 2008 43,753 miles

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

O/S mirror slightly insecure

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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RF05 ZTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF05 ZTX, 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 RF05 ZTX registered?

RF05 ZTX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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