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BJ53 TAU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,991 mi
Last recorded73,991 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,529 miles

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Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,550 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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BJ53 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ53 TAU, 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 BJ53 TAU registered?

BJ53 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 TAU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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