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WL03 HXJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,628 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,041 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 12v 5w 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play in both inner ties (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play in both inner ties (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,073 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 15,506 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 26 May 2010 15,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,202 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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WL03 HXJ 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 80.8%.

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 WL03 HXJ, 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 WL03 HXJ registered?

WL03 HXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WL03 HXJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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