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WF55 JYR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 JYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,040 miles

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

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

Nearside corrison to inner sill but out of prescribed areas

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

corrison to inner sill but out of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x two holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside corrison to inner sill but out of prescribed areas

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

corrison to inner sill but out of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,310 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,228 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,838 miles

Slight wear detected o/s front king pin.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,887 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 71,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,607 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,753 miles

Rear rear exhaust box has corrision

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,397 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

rear exhaust box has corrision

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,160 miles

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,328 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,286 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f hub seal leaking grease

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,077 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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WF55 JYR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYR, 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 WF55 JYR registered?

WF55 JYR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WF55 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 JYR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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