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YE53 OJG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 OJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,813 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 107,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 105,110 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,155 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,109 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 68,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,145 miles

off side rear tyre tread begining to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,227 miles

both rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 15,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 12,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,380 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE53 OJG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE53 OJG, 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 YE53 OJG registered?

YE53 OJG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YE53 OJG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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