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WD54 EPE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 EPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,961 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,959 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 80,401 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush main hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,234 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 48,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

o/s front axle swivel leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,874 miles

both front hubs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,478 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2013 39,478 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,033 miles

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

outer wall o/s/f tyre slight cracking

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking to outer wall

Fail 12 Feb 2011 34,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,271 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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WD54 EPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WD54 EPE, 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 WD54 EPE registered?

WD54 EPE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is WD54 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD54 EPE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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