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BJ03 UPS

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,361 mi
Last recorded65,361 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UPS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 65,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,022 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 49,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,840 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,993 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 18,801 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 18,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,194 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on edge

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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BJ03 UPS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BJ03 UPS, 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 BJ03 UPS registered?

BJ03 UPS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is BJ03 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 UPS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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