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RF03 EBX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 EBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 61,069 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,530 miles

Movement in both front strut top mountings

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2022 59,907 miles

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,031 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,052 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre

movement in o/s/f lower ball joint close to limits

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre age cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vechicle

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,694 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general under-body corrosion

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,508 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general under-body corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

some corrosion to floor pans and inner sill panels

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,616 miles

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

ns rear tyre tread and sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,022 miles

some deterioration to front number plate

some perishing to inner sidewall of ns rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,223 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 20,955 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,638 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,615 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,289 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light perishing to rear tyres and cuts to tread

rear numberplate breaking up

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,753 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light perishing to rear tyres

rear numberplate breaking up

slight binding to n/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear numberplate breaking up

Fail 12 Apr 2007 32,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear numberplate breaking up

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,146 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate is discoloured

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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RF03 EBX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF03 EBX, 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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RF03 EBX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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