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BG03 XEL

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,511 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen covered in sticky substance.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle very dirty at time of test.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 80,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen covered in sticky substance.

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle very dirty at time of test.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in generally poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under side of car in very dirty condition.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 70,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in generally poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under side of car in very dirty condition.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,393 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 64,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,438 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,537 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,533 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 33,531 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,883 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm but badly perishing and cracking around full circumference of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm but badly perishing and cracking around full circumference of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,895 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 24,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,682 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 22,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,560 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,464 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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BG03 XEL is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG03 XEL, 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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BG03 XEL is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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