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WJ05 GXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,390 mi
Last recorded34,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,390 miles

exhaust backbox rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,776 miles

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

rear tyres getting low and slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres getting low and slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,769 miles

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

rear tyres and offside front slightly perished (small cracks between tread)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have small cracks

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has small cracks

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,764 miles

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

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 GXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ05 GXR, 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 WJ05 GXR registered?

WJ05 GXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is WJ05 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 GXR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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