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YR05 FFE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 FFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,726 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

few areas of corrosion

fuel lines corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

few areas of corrosion

fuel lines corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding in areas

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & splitting in tyre tread/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end gaiters not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area just within 10mm (strong advise) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,222 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SLIGHT BINDING O/S FRONT BRAKE

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,764 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

n/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,156 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,975 miles

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

all tyres splitting in tread but not showing cords

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front brake binding slightly

slight pull on steering when braking suggest front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,975 miles

all tyres splitting in tread but not showing cords

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front brake binding slightly

slight pull on steering when braking suggest front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,151 miles

INNER FACES OF BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,118 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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YR05 FFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YR05 FFE, 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 YR05 FFE registered?

YR05 FFE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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