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DE05 TEJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,777 mi
Last recorded60,777 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,249 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 56,248 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 53,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both side sills corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,614 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vacuum pipes rubbing on offside front hub

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,681 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear main brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Axle swivel joint has slight play n/s front swivel and hub rough (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,481 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 43,481 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,130 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriated but not blowing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,548 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

breather pipes corroded

very heavy corrosion front discs inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,808 miles

front brake discs rusted slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,569 miles

Inside and outside faces of front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside rear ntyre worn heavily outer shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,134 miles

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

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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DE05 TEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DE05 TEJ, 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 DE05 TEJ registered?

DE05 TEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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