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YM05 TWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 TWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 108,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,330 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,144 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front most body to chassis mount holed within 30cm of mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,257 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,539 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

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

Nearside front swivel hub seal leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tractor joints corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,314 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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YM05 TWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM05 TWJ, 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 YM05 TWJ registered?

YM05 TWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 TWJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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