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BU04 GLJ

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,016 miles

General corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,013 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 9 May 2022 66,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Headlight cracked

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 66,025 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 66,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 63,444 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,424 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,782 miles

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,791 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,596 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge and cracking in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge and cracking in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,814 miles

Front brakes have 18% imbalance.

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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BU04 GLJ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 58,283 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 BU04 GLJ, 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 22 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 BU04 GLJ registered?

BU04 GLJ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 GLJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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