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MJ53 JYO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,192 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,537 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,897 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 46,897 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

some wear in steering rack o/s inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,410 miles

some wear in steering rack o/s inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,606 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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MJ53 JYO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ53 JYO, 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 MJ53 JYO registered?

MJ53 JYO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for MJ53 JYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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