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YM53 OJG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 95,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached only one hanger holding up full system (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 94,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 93,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,260 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,106 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,094 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,717 miles

Centre brake lamp inoperative

Rear brake pipes from compensator slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,308 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracks in tread and sidewall

Oil leak from sump

Rear exhaust bracket broken

possible slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,413 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 61,413 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,399 miles

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 20 Nov 2007 49,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YM53 OJG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YM53 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 YM53 OJG registered?

YM53 OJG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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