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BJ53 EGF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,928 mi
Last recorded73,928 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,465 miles

oil leak from sump plug

rear bumper cracked and slightly hanging down

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from sump plug

rear bumper cracked and slightly hanging down

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,912 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper cracked and hanging down

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper cracked and hanging down

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,582 miles

OS wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,990 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,990 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 5 Oct 2010 50,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,890 miles

front disc poor pads low

nsf tyer getting low nsr and osr tyers on limit

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,681 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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BJ53 EGF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 EGF, 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 BJ53 EGF registered?

BJ53 EGF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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