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YE54 MHJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 MHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,735 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underbody has underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/lower sills has heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/lower sills heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm bolt welded/structure weld (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor & chasis front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 53,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm bolt welded/structure weld (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor coroded&chasis. front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion at sill backs,rear floors,rear inner arches and body mounts

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion at sill backs,rear floors,rear inner arches and body mounts

Pass 30 May 2018 43,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion at sill backs,rear floors,rear inner arches and body mounts

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 43,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion at sill backs,rear floors,rear inner arches and body mounts

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,367 miles

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion,corrosion at sill backs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,872 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,872 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front swivvel hub oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front swivvel hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,470 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front section off exhaust corroded

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,047 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front section off exhaust corroded

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,479 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2012 18,478 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2011 16,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 14,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,894 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 8,723 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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YE54 MHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE54 MHJ, 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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YE54 MHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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