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NG05 JUJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 JUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,295 miles

All fuel pipe lines corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + holed on o/s/r near to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 94,282 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

All fuel pipe lines corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + holed on o/s/r near to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 81,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both ( 501x2) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 58,292 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some brake pipes corroding, e.g. nearside front and at rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 48,046 miles

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

'Click' noise when operating steering, (intermittent) offside swivel joint area.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Pass 30 May 2019 43,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 39,409 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 25 May 2018 39,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (inadequete repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2 hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper deteriated

Pass 26 May 2017 37,012 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2013 29,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 17,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

accidently pressed cancell print function.had to log on details 2 times to obtain ticket.

Pass 18 May 2009 17,929 miles

accidently pressed cancell print function.had to log on details 2 times to obtain ticket.

Pass 18 May 2009 17,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,457 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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NG05 JUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG05 JUJ, 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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NG05 JUJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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