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WG53 JZT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 JZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BADLY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 70,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no beam patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,255 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded around periphery (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,807 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracked/perished and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,816 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,761 miles

Oil leak oil filter corroded/leaking ()

Pass 20 May 2016 44,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 44,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,903 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 33,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,906 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are startin g to crack in the tread

Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are startin g to crack in the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,883 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,976 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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WG53 JZT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WG53 JZT, 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 WG53 JZT registered?

WG53 JZT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 JZT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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