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YF54 OZC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,363 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,433 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tred split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

oil from hub leaking on to osf tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,535 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,530 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,733 miles

rear silencer outer skin coming away

slight cracking between treads on o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,254 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracked but not down to cords

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,263 miles

middle mounting on exhaust come away

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in side wall

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre as slight cracking between treads

o/s/r tyre as slight cracking in side wall

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 26,263 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

middle mounting on exhaust come away

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in side wall

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre as slight cracking between treads

o/s/r tyre as slight cracking in side wall

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,782 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 13,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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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YF54 OZC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 OZC, 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 YF54 OZC registered?

YF54 OZC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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