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BJ53 TWU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,898 mi
Last recorded104,898 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,898 miles

both front coil springs startin to corrode

n/s front inner tyre tread low

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s rear coil spring starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,898 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front coil springs startin to corrode

n/s front inner tyre tread low

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,628 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,449 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,932 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,929 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

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 TWU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

BJ53 TWU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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