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BG53 GWC

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,543 mi
Last recorded83,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,000 miles

Engine running erratic intermittently

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,222 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,221 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insercure

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,106 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,359 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn oninner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2008 20,640 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,633 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 GWC is a 2003 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 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 BG53 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

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

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