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AX53 MVZ

2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,276 mi
Last recorded53,276 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+49,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,276 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 53,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,942 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 50,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,423 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2018 40,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,529 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel tank damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bleed nipple on n/s/f caliper broken

fuel tank damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,436 miles

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

bleed nipple on n/s/f caliper broken

fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,397 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bleed nipple on n/s/f caliper broken

fuel tank damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,199 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,147 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to de-bond

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 29,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to de-bond

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,866 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f door stiff to open

o/s/f brake disc corroded across 25% of inner braking surface

o/s/f wheel binding on slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,866 miles

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

n/s/f door stiff to open

o/s/f brake disc corroded across 25% of inner braking surface

o/s/f wheel binding on slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,144 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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AX53 MVZ is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 49,213 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 AX53 MVZ, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 MVZ registered?

AX53 MVZ is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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