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BJ53 TWV

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,764 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,973 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,973 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,301 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil below minimum

Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,297 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil below minimum

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,396 miles

Rear both sides tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both sides tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,079 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,079 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both sides rear tyres cracking on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,294 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 61,273 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,718 miles

Advise: rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 25,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,752 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,519 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 TWV is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

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