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FH03 EGC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,941 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2023 82,941 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Impact damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On accumilator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion rear axle

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Impact damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On accumilator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion rear axle

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,013 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,570 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and side wall perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going to brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounting broken not affecting exhaust being supported

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,568 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and side wall perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going to brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounting broken not affecting exhaust being supported

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,676 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,380 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,454 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,017 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 16,581 miles

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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FH03 EGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH03 EGC, 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 FH03 EGC registered?

FH03 EGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is FH03 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 EGC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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