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AD05 JFY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,211 miles

Front Panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill heavy corroded

Offside Rear inner sill heavy corroded

Rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,197 miles

Front panel corroded

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

Rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,130 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,618 miles

Rear floor in offside inner sill corroded slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear floor in offside inner sill corroded slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body mount corroded slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,498 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch body mount prescribed area corroded slightly

Rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,546 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,115 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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AD05 JFY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD05 JFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 JFY registered?

AD05 JFY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is AD05 JFY safe to buy?

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