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FE03 MXC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 111,328 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing belts inaccesible (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lights come on as brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,036 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount broken off exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake hub marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,540 miles

Hand brake excessive travel

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside/nearside (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake ex-travel

Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,808 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,892 miles

offside steering rack tie rod has play to inner joint

Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside steering rack tie rod has play to inner joint

Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,597 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 43,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FE03 MXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MXC, 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 FE03 MXC registered?

FE03 MXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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