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AO05 BJX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 105,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very minor leak around rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin seal leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin seal leaking

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/under nearside rear seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front axle seals leaking

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear floor pan/boot floor heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

front no plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak o/s/f hub seal

Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

front no plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak o/s/f hub seal

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,993 miles

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

corrosion to sills

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats folded at time of test

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,234 miles

Offside Front Outer slight grease leak from swivel ball-axle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,936 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,936 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

oil leaking from offside front axle end ball seal

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes to and from offside and nearside front brake calipers and associated feed pipe becoming severly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,024 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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AO05 BJX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO05 BJX, 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 AO05 BJX registered?

AO05 BJX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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