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BJ04 BMU

2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,836 mi
Last recorded30,836 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+49,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 30,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension joints all corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 30,161 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly perished - very strong advisory! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension joints all corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 30,161 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly perished - very strong advisory! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension joints all corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 29,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

play in n/s/f steering inner joint

Fail 2 May 2024 29,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in n/s/f steering inner joint

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 28,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 28,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 27,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm, outer ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2020 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 26,559 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 25,575 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,478 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 22,720 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 21,289 miles

front brake discs heavilly corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 21,259 miles

Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 18,879 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 14 May 2013 17,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 17,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 17,383 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 16,939 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r brake cylinder damp

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 16,912 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,447 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slightly damp around nearside rear cylinder

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,782 miles

small split in offside front wiper blade

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,154 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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BJ04 BMU is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 49,213 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 BJ04 BMU, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 BMU is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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