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GJ53 ZHZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 100,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,729 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,155 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 88,108 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,230 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,304 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,344 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,926 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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GJ53 ZHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ53 ZHZ, 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 GJ53 ZHZ registered?

GJ53 ZHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 ZHZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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