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CE53 ZFG

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 68,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle suspension arms brake drum back plates all corroded all over

Pass 28 Oct 2023 65,905 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,345 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front disc back plate showing some corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam showing some corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2022 62,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front disc back plate showing some corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam showing some corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,327 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))

Rear beam and trailing arms corroded

o/s and n/s front shocks corroded

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded front to back in places

Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,217 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded by sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear beam and trailing arms corroded

o/s and n/s front shocks corroded

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded front to back in places

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,956 miles

all suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,337 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 55,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in near side top mounting

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 50,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,458 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 48,458 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,082 miles

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Slight corrosion to rear underside

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,627 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,158 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc,s slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r lamp lenz cracked

o/s wiper blade slpitting

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,633 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 17,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,088 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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CE53 ZFG is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE53 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

CE53 ZFG is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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