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BG53 GWA

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 56,440 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot holed but still protecting ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 49,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 49,703 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,189 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,024 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has movement at upper attachment

Offside Front shock absorber has movement at upper attachment

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,324 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 GWA is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

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

Is BG53 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 GWA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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