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EJ05 MGZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,102 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 99,088 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,047 miles

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

power steering pipes covered in under sill

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,713 miles

Front Both front fog lamps not working.

Lower Underside undersealed obscuring potential corrosion.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both front fog lamps not working.

Lower Underside undersealed obscuring potential corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

unable to check o/s + n/s lower outer sills due to side skirts being fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner sill within 30cm of body to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

unable to check o/s + n/s lower outer sills due to side skirts being fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,215 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,852 miles

general light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,536 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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EJ05 MGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ05 MGZ, 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 EJ05 MGZ registered?

EJ05 MGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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