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DX05 ZTN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,442 mi
Last recorded79,442 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 79,442 miles

Underneath vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,789 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 76,772 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,365 miles

Underneath covered in underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2024 75,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,864 miles

Brake pipes, fuel and air pipes corroded front and rear

Sill covers fitted

Slight leak from nearside front half shaft seal

Vehicle suspension components,floor,chassis corroded in various places

Vehicle under sealed in various places

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,933 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes/air pipes corroded front and rear

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle suspension components and floor/chassis corroded in various places underneath

Vehicle under sealed in various places underneath

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,635 miles

Brake pipes / air pipes corroded front and rear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also half shaft seal leaking slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle suspension components and floor/chassis corroded in various places underneath

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,385 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,379 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

chassis has been undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,563 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,564 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,477 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,071 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,994 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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DX05 ZTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX05 ZTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 ZTN registered?

DX05 ZTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is DX05 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 ZTN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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