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WJ05 JFU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,473 mi
Last recorded39,473 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 JFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 39,473 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2013 39,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,390 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,317 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,862 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

heat shield loose on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,484 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 26,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,184 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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WJ05 JFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 JFU, 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 WJ05 JFU registered?

WJ05 JFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 JFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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