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BF03 LCM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

corrosion forming o/s/r sill

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,699 miles

Nearside Front track control arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating

Offside Front track control arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating

corrosion forming o/s/r sill

various brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear noise when wheel rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,375 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play ()

corrosion forming o/s/r sill

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,866 miles

Backbox hanger broken

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Chassis corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,653 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside and cracking

offside rear footbrake performance down

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 21,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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BF03 LCM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 LCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 LCM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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