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BN53 VXP

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to front brake disc;s

Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,761 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 36,601 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,148 miles

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

offside rear floor sign of corosion

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 945 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 VXP 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 BN53 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

BN53 VXP is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VXP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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