CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR53 LXT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,514 mi
Last recorded74,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners and discs worn.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded one from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and walls

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to rear valve. at valve end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre. cracks & perishing

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to rear valve. at valve end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre. cracks & perishing

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre. tyre wearing low in tyre tread outer tread area

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre . inner tyre tread area worn very low (bald)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre. outer tyre wall slight cracks in wall

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre. tyre wearing low in tyre tread outer tread area

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre . inner tyre tread area worn very low (bald)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre. outer tyre wall slight cracks in wall

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,738 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,179 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
Full Suzuki Ignis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR53 LXT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR53 LXT, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 LXT?

You can check the full history of LR53 LXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR53 LXT registered?

LR53 LXT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LR53 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LXT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 LXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR53 LXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.