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AU53 ZMV

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,126 mi
Last recorded52,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,586 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 45,586 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger rotted of ( welded ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2023 38,845 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,947 miles

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

Front both bottom ball joint dust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,969 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust metal hangers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 35,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,086 miles

Corrosion to Various Brake Pipes

Corrosion to Various Components Underside

Corrosion to Various Suspension Components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,968 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,545 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 28,543 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,348 miles

front brake discs in slightly rusty condition

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,116 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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AU53 ZMV is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU53 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 ZMV?

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What year was AU53 ZMV registered?

AU53 ZMV is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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