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FD53 LYW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 152,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 149,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 143,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower the underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout would advise full wax oil

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 139,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner front wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 131,163 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to return

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s corroded and also heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps not working

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (also heavily undersealed in places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s pipes from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

rear prop shaft been removed

Fail 7 Nov 2019 131,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s corroded and also heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps not working

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (also heavily undersealed in places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s pipes from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

rear prop shaft been removed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 43,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,620 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,620 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 111,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,817 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

coil springs corroded

nearside fornt tyre worn edges

underbody corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,865 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/F brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/F brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Rear differential slightly noisey.

Repair been made to exhaust centre section front mount.

Slight oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,249 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded off

slight oil leak on transmission at output shaft of rear drive unit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,327 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,739 miles

removed danglers from interior mirror for m.o.t

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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FD53 LYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD53 LYW, 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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FD53 LYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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