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FX03 XJU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 124,707 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes going into load valve (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)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small bulge

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has small bulge

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,072 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,534 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,534 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,648 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket on tail pipe broken but system still supported

N/S/F and O/S/F Brake slight binding

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust mounting bracket on tail pipe broken but system still supported

N/S/F and O/S/F Brake slight binding

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,313 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX03 XJU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX03 XJU, 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 FX03 XJU registered?

FX03 XJU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FX03 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 XJU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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