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MJ53 JYW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Lpg 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,572 mi
Last recorded109,572 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 109,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cover sills fitted

front exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front inner pads worn

Fail 24 Oct 2008 24,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front inner pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,864 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,861 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Oct 2006 14,861 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

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 JYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ53 JYW, 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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MJ53 JYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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