2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ · 5,905 MOT tests
2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability
2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (5,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- 45.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 74,878
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,905
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.3% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Suspension16.5%
- Brakes12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Tyres10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.44%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.01%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.11%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.63%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.67%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Wagon-R+ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (5,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.39% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ shows 74,878 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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