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FE03 MWJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 90,378 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Also not covered and will show white light to the rear. part of the door assembly missing. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two going into rear brake compensator and leading to nearside rear flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,447 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust front support deteriorated so it is no longer attached

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust front support deteriorated so it is no longer attached

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 44,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,755 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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FE03 MWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FE03 MWJ, 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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FE03 MWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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