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WR05 ZRG

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 ZRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,026 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seats down at time of test

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2024 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear seats down at time of test

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 79,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,443 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching visible/faded - advise renewal. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching visible/faded - advise renewal. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated outer lens (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise renewal/scratches visible (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,377 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated outer lens (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise renewal/scratches visible (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,327 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test monitor from in front of dash instrumentation. ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test monitor from in front of dash instrumentation. ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,309 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 67,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount fractured

Fail 18 Aug 2015 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,630 miles

rear blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,456 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,034 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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WR05 ZRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR05 ZRG, 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 WR05 ZRG registered?

WR05 ZRG is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WR05 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 ZRG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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