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AO53 FSC

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 88,774 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,786 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 83,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 74,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,667 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 52,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,641 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,636 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,628 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,628 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,034 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 26,034 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,951 miles

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Aug 2006 11,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear wiper rubber split

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 FSC is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO53 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

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

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