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XU03 TAY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,245 mi
Last recorded52,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU03 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,245 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Jun 2025 52,243 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 May 2024 49,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 47,459 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 May 2022 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 41,980 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,943 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 35,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,459 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres have age related

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 16,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,389 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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XU03 TAY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XU03 TAY, 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 XU03 TAY registered?

XU03 TAY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is XU03 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for XU03 TAY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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