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GJ03 HFU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 136,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 119,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,637 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,770 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,310 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges †

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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GJ03 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ03 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 HFU registered?

GJ03 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is GJ03 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 HFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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