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BG03 XFT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,502 mi
Last recorded72,502 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,502 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,109 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner sills slight corrosion

rear suspension arms corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,367 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 69,367 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody suspension corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,137 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded only just pass (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,464 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,930 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

OIL FILTER CORRODING

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

report rear wiperblade worn

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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BG03 XFT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG03 XFT, 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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What year was BG03 XFT registered?

BG03 XFT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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