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SO03 TFX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,984 mi
Last recorded45,984 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,543 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 28,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to exposed vehicle components on vehicle underside

rear wiper arm missing

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,172 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

rear axle heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 16 Oct 2019 27,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,604 miles

all brake hose ferruls corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 26,604 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,464 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,398 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 24,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

165/70/14

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

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,380 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front tyre starting to crack in centre tread

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear seat belt mechanism on offside [?]

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,020 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,211 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 27 Oct 2010 15,554 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,770 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 13,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO03 TFX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SO03 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO03 TFX registered?

SO03 TFX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SO03 TFX safe to buy?

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