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WJ05 DMF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 DMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,664 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,942 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,371 miles

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

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

power steering reservoir has cap missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,371 miles

power steering reservoir has cap missing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,177 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,372 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 25,360 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

perished tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,101 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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WJ05 DMF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WJ05 DMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 DMF?

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What year was WJ05 DMF registered?

WJ05 DMF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WJ05 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 DMF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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