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WJ53 FUU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 72,601 miles

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

Front head lamps misting

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,087 miles

Front head lamps misting

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2025 70,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front head lamps misting

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2024 67,989 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 67,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,870 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,041 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 56,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,377 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,377 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail-pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,249 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded three to brake compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,044 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,995 miles

front brake discs marginal

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,387 miles

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

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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WJ53 FUU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 FUU, 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 WJ53 FUU registered?

WJ53 FUU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WJ53 FUU safe to buy?

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