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YF05 FXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,127 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slightly leaking

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

main fuel line corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 107,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,069 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 106,069 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,785 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 92,785 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 86,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front prop uj

rear prop uj

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,943 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,684 miles

Nearside Door mirror MISSING

rear gearbox mount broken

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

brake fluid leek from master cylinder

rear gearbox mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,760 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,760 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,544 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,544 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,121 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

silencer cover corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 35,322 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 May 2011 35,322 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2010 27,021 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perishing

Fail 4 May 2010 27,021 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perishing

both front wipers blade deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2009 19,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,975 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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YF05 FXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YF05 FXR, 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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YF05 FXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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