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AJ05 GXB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,872 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,872 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,389 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,389 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,104 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,470 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2013 25,237 miles

All tyre's perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,237 miles

All tyre's perrished

Pass 28 May 2012 24,329 miles

Headlamp "eyelashes" may cause injury to pedestrians

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

Pass 19 May 2011 23,303 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,488 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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AJ05 GXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AJ05 GXB, 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 AJ05 GXB registered?

AJ05 GXB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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