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ML53 FRX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,480 mi
Last recorded156,480 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 156,471 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2021 155,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 152,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,173 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,185 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,369 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf drive shaft inner joint has play

Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,642 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf drive shaft inner joint has play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,484 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 71,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,893 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,609 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ML53 FRX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 FRX, 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 ML53 FRX registered?

ML53 FRX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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