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AO53 FRU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,889 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 92,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,641 miles

Nearside Front play in shock absorber/top mount

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have some surface corrosion and some areas under car advise corrosion protection to prevent further corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes front and rear have some age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline,advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,624 miles

Offside Front wiper split

coolant leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,582 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded) (requires welding

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,466 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,429 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and underinflated

brake pipe between load valve and o/s/r flexi corroded just passable,advise replaceing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,487 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge advise tracking checking

both front wipers splitting and smearing slightly advise replaceing

very slight misting of oil around gearbox drain plug and engine sump

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,550 miles

(2) Front brake discs and pads deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,459 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,716 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,484 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 FRU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

AO53 FRU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AO53 FRU safe to buy?

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