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GF53 LJX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,321 mi
Last recorded101,321 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 101,285 miles

Boot lid component insecure Number plate light shroud missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower arm mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Number plate broken but secure and not likly to be misread.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 92,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Number plate broken but secure and not likly to be misread.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,824 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,824 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,106 miles

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

Offside wiper blade perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,910 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in nearside off stearing rack

Fail 24 Jun 2010 34,910 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in nearside off stearing rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,040 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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GF53 LJX 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 GF53 LJX, 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 GF53 LJX registered?

GF53 LJX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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