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BU52 VFJ

2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+53,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,682 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,422 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 50,421 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage 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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 46,543 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 44,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 37,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,879 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,660 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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BU52 VFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,052 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 BU52 VFJ, 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 24 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 BU52 VFJ registered?

BU52 VFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is BU52 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 VFJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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