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WJ05 JHZ

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 JHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,589 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,657 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,974 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 58,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,993 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,241 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm in centre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,579 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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WJ05 JHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 65,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ05 JHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ05 JHZ registered?

WJ05 JHZ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 JHZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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