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NJ05 XGR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 51,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Font to rear pipe adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,504 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 47,462 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside rear sill area close to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,059 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,501 miles

inner sills starting to corrode

o/s front hub oil seal starting to leak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,829 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))

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

Offside Front hub joint starting to leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,276 miles

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

o/s front hub seal slight leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,614 miles

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker lower bushes perishing.

front pipes that are going to hubs have steel sections in that are badly corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skin detiorated but not blowing.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,850 miles

8 ply van tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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NJ05 XGR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NJ05 XGR, 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 NJ05 XGR registered?

NJ05 XGR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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