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BG53 ZFU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,410 mi
Last recorded164,410 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 164,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 153,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 135,710 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,090 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,532 miles

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 ZFU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 ZFU registered?

BG53 ZFU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BG53 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ZFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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