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MF53 DOU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,720 miles

Nearside Rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,278 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,898 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on outer side wall

steering wheel outer cover slightly loose

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,881 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is cracked/perished on its casing

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front,& o/s front & rear tyres are cracked/perished and worn on the outer side walls.

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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MF53 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MF53 DOU, 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 MF53 DOU registered?

MF53 DOU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 DOU safe to buy?

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