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HG53 FNJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to wing and door

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded and holed

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to wing and door

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,613 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 96,815 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,409 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,716 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,537 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,964 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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HG53 FNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG53 FNJ, 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 HG53 FNJ registered?

HG53 FNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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