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MJ55 RZB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 RZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,100 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 71,199 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,439 miles

rear exhaust slighty corrided

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,690 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 48,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,823 miles

BRAKE DISKS RUSTED.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,387 miles

front brake pad clips missing on nsf neeeds attention

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,491 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,476 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 9,475 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,041 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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MJ55 RZB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MJ55 RZB, 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 MJ55 RZB registered?

MJ55 RZB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MJ55 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 RZB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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