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FL53 BFM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 173,566 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 173,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 159,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 159,642 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam CONSTANTLY ON MAIN BEAM (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 143,470 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 143,466 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S . NEW BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 131,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,281 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 38,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 115,242 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,449 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

nearside wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,147 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,950 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,646 miles

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

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

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)

offside front ABS ring is broken

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,438 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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FL53 BFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL53 BFM, 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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FL53 BFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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