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WF55 EFJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,681 mi
Last recorded62,681 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Grease leaking from swivel joint

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 62,599 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Grease leaking from swivel joint

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 48,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 45,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 36,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,033 miles

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

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

auxillary belt perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,240 miles

Front unable to check brake pads

Rear tyres tread getting low

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on chassis and vehicle body

suspension and steering components rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,240 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front unable to check brake pads

Rear tyres tread getting low

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on chassis and vehicle body

suspension and steering components rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,913 miles

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,913 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,209 miles

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

rear tyres perishing

unable to inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,294 miles

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

rear exhaust rusty

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front and rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.205/70/15

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,921 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,730 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,132 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,680 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)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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WF55 EFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF55 EFJ, 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 WF55 EFJ registered?

WF55 EFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WF55 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 EFJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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