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AO03 TFX

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 85,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,192 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,192 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,286 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides nuts corroded at lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 80,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides nuts corroded at lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,745 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,434 miles

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

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

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

drivers under side sill becoming corroded

nsf anti roll bar bracket becoming corroded

steering rack becoming worn

Fail 8 Oct 2021 73,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

drivers under side sill becoming corroded

nsf anti roll bar bracket becoming corroded

steering rack becoming worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,134 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front flexible brake hose centre support ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at bend by flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear bumper cross member very corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,233 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,799 miles

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

both underside sills becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,902 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,468 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,468 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,151 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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AO03 TFX is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 TFX, 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 AO03 TFX registered?

AO03 TFX is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is AO03 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 TFX 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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