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WJ05 JHU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 JHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 55,120 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rusty on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting also spreads to panel under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,700 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 51,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 47,588 miles

Nearside Front body mounting area corrosion

Offside Front body mounting area corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,312 miles

Boot floor corroding

Front body mounts corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,534 miles

Front body mounts corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,478 miles

Front body mounts corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,984 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated ( outer skin )

Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,336 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 28,336 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,250 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,048 miles

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lamp masks dirty making head lamp pattern blur

tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,855 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 18,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,225 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,050 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 JHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHU, 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

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What year was WJ05 JHU registered?

WJ05 JHU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WJ05 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 JHU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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