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AJ54 TAS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,001 mi
Last recorded41,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,001 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 41,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 40,637 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 40,319 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 40,104 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 40,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2022 39,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 39,863 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 39,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 39,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 38,254 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo has corrosion

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 36,625 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 35,307 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 24 May 2016 33,417 miles

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 20 May 2015 31,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,585 miles

n/s + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2013 27,508 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2012 25,534 miles

both front tyres beginning to perish on the outer side walls

Pass 26 May 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,786 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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AJ54 TAS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ54 TAS, 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 AJ54 TAS registered?

AJ54 TAS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AJ54 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 TAS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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