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HJ53 NBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

147,816 mi
Last recorded147,816 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 147,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 147,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,821 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 139,819 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 135,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 135,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,214 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 123,214 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 108,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,316 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,726 miles

n/s/f shock absorber is damp with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,095 miles

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

deep cut offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,095 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

deep cut offside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,894 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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HJ53 NBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HJ53 NBF, 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 HJ53 NBF registered?

HJ53 NBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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