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WL55 BXD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 113,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff noisey

Fail 13 Mar 2024 104,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2023 93,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,191 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,191 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,361 miles

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

Nearside Front swival slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,361 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panard bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front swival slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,580 miles

Nearside Front slight play in swivel joint

Nearside Front tyre side walls perished

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some suspension moving parts rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,580 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in swivel joint

Nearside Front tyre side walls perished

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some suspension moving parts rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,747 miles

Nearside centre body mount rusty

Offside centre body mount rusty

o/s front brake pipes x2 in engine bay salt corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 87,747 miles

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

Nearside centre body mount rusty

Offside centre body mount rusty

o/s front brake pipes x2 in engine bay salt corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,365 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded,suspension/suspension mounts slightly corroded,both front body mounts corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 79,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s inner sill slightly corroded,suspension/suspension mount slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 68,284 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wipers split on ends

both headlight lenses cracked

bracket on centre exhaust insecure

rear underside floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 54,916 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,090 miles

both front brake discs rusting

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs rusting

Pass 25 May 2011 32,322 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slight splits in outer walls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,281 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread spare fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,454 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,269 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,269 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WL55 BXD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 WL55 BXD, 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 WL55 BXD registered?

WL55 BXD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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