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BG53 ZFR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres are different size to the rears

gearbox mount defective (cracking)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 127,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 10 Jun 2024 119,643 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 40,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 96,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,137 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,136 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 88,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,845 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,149 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

SOME CORROSION ON INER FACE OF BOTH FRONT DISCS.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG53 ZFR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG53 ZFR, 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 BG53 ZFR registered?

BG53 ZFR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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