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AF53 ZWM

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,401 mi
Last recorded114,401 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,141 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Mar 2025 97,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & rack joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,158 miles

oil leak

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,886 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing / cracking

oil leak driping on exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,149 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,417 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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AF53 ZWM is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 ZWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 ZWM registered?

AF53 ZWM is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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