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BK53 HXP

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

117,849 mi
Last recorded117,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2024 117,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 117,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 116,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,941 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 82,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2021 107,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 107,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,221 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,090 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 97,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 90,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,295 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,479 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 78,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,721 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,721 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,253 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2012 52,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,480 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,700 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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BK53 HXP is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BK53 HXP, 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 BK53 HXP registered?

BK53 HXP is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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