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HW55 EXJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of slight damage to o/s/r bumper & lower lamp unit

Fail 26 Sep 2023 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of slight damage to o/s/r bumper & lower lamp unit

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in spherical joint,slight leak from seal.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By NSR leaf spring front mount. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,751 miles

Back box outer skin corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,970 miles

Rear silencer corrodid

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,884 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 28,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,762 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,165 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre down to cords but not in excess of 25 mm or 10% of section width.

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear seat not in use. Unable to fully check seat belt.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,165 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre down to cords but not in excess of 25 mm or 10% of section width.

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear seat not in use. Unable to fully check seat belt.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,310 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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HW55 EXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 HW55 EXJ, 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 HW55 EXJ registered?

HW55 EXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HW55 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 EXJ 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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