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SB55 OJF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,920 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat and seatbelt removed

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2025 61,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,605 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 53,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear subframe to body areas (ns and os ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil feed pipes for half shaft both front corroded

os sill corroded through

Pass 7 May 2019 51,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,271 miles

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

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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SB55 OJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB55 OJF, 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 SB55 OJF registered?

SB55 OJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is SB55 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 OJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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