MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
coil springs corroded
nearside fornt tyre worn edges
underbody corroded
various oil leaks
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.
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)
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
corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
removed danglers from interior mirror for m.o.t
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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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