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VN03 EJF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 EJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 82,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,788 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,788 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 58,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,802 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,796 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,882 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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VN03 EJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN03 EJF, 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 VN03 EJF registered?

VN03 EJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 EJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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