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BG51 FOC

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,810 mi
Last recorded58,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

underbody and suspension components heavily sealed

Pass 2 May 2025 58,738 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,354 miles

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

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

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

both inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 58,354 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

both inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded

whole underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded,

Various body panels corroded, inner sills and floor area.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 57,084 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture too Rear both sides, at front clips, (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,364 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear, various places inner sill and floor area, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 56,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides from brake flex hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear, various places inner sill and floor area, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,271 miles

Rear Lower front b/pipes front greased s/corrosion

n/s and o/s outer casing on front shocks s/corrosion

rear coil springs s/corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2018 54,225 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside underarch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of the tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 infront 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shockabsber outer casing corroded

Offside Front shockabsober outer casing

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,101 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES/UNDER ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES /INNER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,268 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,414 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,932 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,931 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,565 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,549 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,474 miles

offside front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG51 FOC is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 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 BG51 FOC, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 FOC is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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