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MJ53 VHE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,249 mi
Last recorded196,249 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 196,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 196,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 195,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 195,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 194,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 194,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 193,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 192,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 190,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 187,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 177,503 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

exhaust system noisey.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 177,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system noisey.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 168,955 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads wearing.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 168,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 148,567 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 127,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 106,254 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 106,254 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,764 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 73,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,232 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 VHE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

MJ53 VHE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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