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AO53 BXU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,019 mi
Last recorded58,019 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2019 52,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,665 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust rusty

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded ,back box support bracket snapt (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/60/14h /perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

all 4 coil springs corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded ,back box support bracket snapt (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/60/14h /perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

all 4 coil springs corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,643 miles

2 exhaust brackets missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 33,848 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,450 miles

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

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Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,895 miles

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,629 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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AO53 BXU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 BXU, 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 AO53 BXU registered?

AO53 BXU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 BXU safe to buy?

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