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BJ53 UPX

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,249 mi
Last recorded34,249 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,365 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance WATER INGRESS. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WATER INGRESS. (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH TO AXLE. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH TO AXLE. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 26,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,731 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT, LOWER MOUNTING CATCH, COVER DAMAGED.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,826 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 19,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,411 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 UPX is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPX, 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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BJ53 UPX is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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