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MJ53 VHG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,893 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,040 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,254 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 29 May 2012 50,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 24 May 2012 50,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken system still supported recommend attention

Pass 13 May 2011 44,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,802 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 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

MJ53 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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