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OX05 JOD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX05 JOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,386 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front suspension pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

2 front steering trunions corroded

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

petrol pipes crroding

power steering pioe corroded

suspension balance pipes broken and corroded front

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 76,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,631 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front breather pipes broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,858 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers side rear wheel arch corroded through. Less than 30cm to suspension point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers side sill corroded through. Less than 30cm to seatbelt mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers side sill corroded through. Less than 30cm to suspension point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passengers side sill corroded through. Less than 30cm to seatbelt mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passengers side sill corroded through. Less than 30cm to suspension point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passengers side rear wheel arch corroded through. Less than 30cm to suspension point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,279 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,699 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 40,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 33,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,537 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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OX05 JOD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OX05 JOD, 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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OX05 JOD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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