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VF55 LRJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,494 mi
Last recorded135,494 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,494 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 135,482 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 126,631 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,987 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN WAX OIL (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY WAX OIL ALL OVER UNDER SIDE

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,012 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,726 miles

Front panel below nearside headlight slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,402 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,673 miles

rear tow bar electrics detached

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,656 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,944 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,940 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,945 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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VF55 LRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VF55 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 LRJ registered?

VF55 LRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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