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AO53 FSG

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,544 miles

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill area and all suspension components corroded & undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 94,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill area and all suspension components corroded & undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 71,665 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill area and all suspension components corroded & undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,133 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORRODED, has been wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 69,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORRODED, has been wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,087 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, FRONT AND REAR have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, FRONT AND REAR have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE have been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near and Offside, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear, Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Near and Offside tyres perished

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear, Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Near and Offside tyres perished

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblock jet(s) (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,606 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,606 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box and system deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear near and offside perishing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,004 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside inner face of discs heavily deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Front wiper deteriorated and starting to split

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear near and offside tyres perished and cracking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

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

aux belt squeaking

back box and system deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,606 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and wearing thin

sump corroded but not leaking as yet

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,893 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,127 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,631 miles

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

unable to check nearside rear and centre seat belts as wheel chair lift installed

Pass 21 May 2007 33,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,109 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 FSG is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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