MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust minor leak-
under vehicle and arches covered by substances-
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
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
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
center exhaust mounting broken
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 ....
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)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DS05 JEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS05 JEJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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