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GF53 MYJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,850 mi
Last recorded171,850 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 171,850 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 171,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 170,786 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 170,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on dashboard

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 146,522 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,987 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,411 miles

slight binding to both front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2014 98,411 miles

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

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

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,973 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MYJ 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 68.4%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

Is GF53 MYJ safe to buy?

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