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MJ55 WGY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,988 mi
Last recorded70,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 WGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front axle vacuum pipes corroded and broken

Pass 29 Jan 2025 66,775 miles

Central Middle exhaust mount rubber slightly splitting

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box Exhaust mount rubber splitting

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads mental to mental (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Middle exhaust mount rubber slightly splitting

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box Exhaust mount rubber splitting

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes above front axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Factory sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,418 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side rusty near body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside under sill rusty

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side rusty near body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside under sill rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded p.a.s hose steel pipe rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill rusty and holed near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side rusty near body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside under sill rusty

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side rusty near body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside under sill rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded p.a.s hose steel pipe rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,722 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers missing (10.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers missing (10.1 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,220 miles

rear seats been removed

transmission oil leak

various breather pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,216 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill rusty and holed near body mount, and seat belt prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed near rear body mount prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear seats been removed

transmission oil leak

various breather pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Rear exhaust rusty

offside and nearside undersill rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer badly deteriorated, but not blowing

Fail 20 Jun 2017 53,593 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

exhaust flange joint squeaking.

exhaust rear silencer badly deteriorated, but not blowing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,891 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,859 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair close to the inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen scratched by the edge of the offside wiper

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 24,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2010 24,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,566 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack/perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,441 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 WGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGY, 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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MJ55 WGY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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