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YM54 CGF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,063 mi
Last recorded103,063 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 CGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 102,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,403 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 87,402 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 87,394 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust leak

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

General corrosion to under side of vehicle, chassis and body

Service brake efficiency 50%

Unable to check rear seats, belts or latches

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 70,156 miles

Corrosion to rear floor

Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar

Slight corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 66,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,825 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,846 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion/pitting to n/s & o/s front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,574 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YM54 CGF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM54 CGF, 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 YM54 CGF registered?

YM54 CGF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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