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EA05 OZS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,790 mi
Last recorded49,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 49,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body mounts x2 very corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 44,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 39,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up + hub seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,185 miles

front fog lamps not working

Pass 22 Nov 2021 32,306 miles

both front foglamps not working

front exhaust slight leak, exhaust catalyst heat shield slightly loose and rear exhaust box & exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

inner sill panels starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension trailing arm rear bush starting to crack/ perish

rear brake performances slight imbalance

rear crossmember/ body mountings starting to rust

suspension, steering, hubs and axles starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,602 miles

both front foglamps not working

exhaust catalyst heat shield slightly loose

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension trailing arm rear bush starting to crack/ perish

rear crossmember/ body mountings starting to rust

rear exhaust box and exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

suspension, steering, hubs and axles starting to rust

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,808 miles

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension trailing arm rear bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension, steering, hubs and axles starting to rust

Pass 9 May 2018 24,777 miles

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension, steering, hubs and axles starting to rust

Pass 16 May 2017 20,912 miles

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

suspension, steering, hubs and axle starting to rust

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,866 miles

front brake discs and metal brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust

suspension, steering, hubs and axles starting to rust

Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,760 miles

steering, suspension, hubs/ axles, front brake discs and metal brake pipes unions/ ferrules starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2014 19,488 miles

steering, suspension, hubs/ axles, front brake discs and metal brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust

Pass 21 May 2013 18,941 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

steering, suspension and hubs/ axles starting to rust

Pass 24 May 2012 18,065 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

steering, suspension and hubs/ axles starting to rust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,220 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

front/ rear shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2010 15,903 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 May 2009 13,826 miles

offside front tyre tread outer edge wearing

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,383 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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EA05 OZS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA05 OZS, 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 EA05 OZS registered?

EA05 OZS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is EA05 OZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 OZS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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