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DS05 JEJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,098 mi
Last recorded107,098 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,098 miles

exhaust minor leak-

Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,400 miles

under vehicle and arches covered by substances-

Pass 31 May 2018 103,227 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,631 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,631 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 79,311 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2015 79,311 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2014 66,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 May 2012 51,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play n/s/f swival hub ....

Pass 10 May 2011 84,471 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,471 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,660 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 28,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,093 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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DS05 JEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS05 JEJ, 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 DS05 JEJ registered?

DS05 JEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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