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BG53 GVY

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 160,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 157,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,287 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 153,287 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,539 miles

Front offside top mounting slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2017 144,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,852 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 121,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 114,283 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,833 miles

n/s/ rear brake slightly sticking on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 105,833 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/ rear brake slightly sticking on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,850 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,847 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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BG53 GVY is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG53 GVY, 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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What year was BG53 GVY registered?

BG53 GVY is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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