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WJ53 FVC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats down time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,430 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 63,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,023 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,229 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,229 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,693 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,766 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing, no roughness at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,793 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,093 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 22 Aug 2006 10,278 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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WJ53 FVC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ53 FVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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