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MJ03 TLU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,303 mi
Last recorded61,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 TLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

mil light on

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2023 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

mil light on

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,229 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 48,229 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,437 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 42,348 miles

Central Stop lamp not working WIES IN TAIL GATE BROKEN (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,427 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,097 miles

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

off/side rear tyre cracking inner wall near/side front tyre getting worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,635 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,674 miles

very slight play in steering rack end bush n/s/front

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,785 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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MJ03 TLU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ03 TLU, 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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MJ03 TLU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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