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CE53 AFU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,777 mi
Last recorded38,777 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,777 miles

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

Nearside headlamp brackets broken

Offside headlamp brackets broken

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 38,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing clip (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear inner brake pipe corroded

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

Front exhaust hanger/mount fractured

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear radius arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside headlamp brackets fractured

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,237 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 33,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,601 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,422 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,978 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 13,958 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CE53 AFU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE53 AFU, 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 CE53 AFU registered?

CE53 AFU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 AFU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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