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WD55 ELJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ELJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 92,750 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 92,747 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,676 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,012 miles

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear UNDER BODY ABOVE AXLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,216 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear UNDER BODY ABOVE AXLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,170 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear wheel wet with oil

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,355 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,928 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,233 miles

both bumpers missing

nearside front wheel arch missing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,659 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Several cuts in rear tyres but not exposing reinforcements

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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WD55 ELJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WD55 ELJ, 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 WD55 ELJ registered?

WD55 ELJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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