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BN53 VWJ

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TOO LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TOO LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,074 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,758 miles

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

osr tyre stepped tread and also age cracks in tyre tread.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,688 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre stepped tread and also age cracks in tyre tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,950 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,176 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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BN53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN53 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 VWJ registered?

BN53 VWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BN53 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VWJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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