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PN05 ZHR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 124,088 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both chassis rails covered in mud

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,002 miles

Exhaust deteriorated in various sections

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside Heavily Undersealed in all areas

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 118,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced All four seats where fixed to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And has had various welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,564 miles

all suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 112,562 miles

Rear Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,601 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Apr 2021 104,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2019 98,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 91,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 85,989 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,022 miles

o/s/f swivel housing ball very corroded n/s/f swivel housing seal slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,247 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,955 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,955 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,138 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,266 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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PN05 ZHR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PN05 ZHR, 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 PN05 ZHR registered?

PN05 ZHR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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