2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ · 5,738 MOT tests
2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability
2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (5,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- 42.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 71,776
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,738
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.3%
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Brakes11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure10.3%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Steering5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.79%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.64%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.35%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.08%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.64%) · Exhaust mounting defective (8.3%)
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 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (5,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.79% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.64% of tests), position lamp not working (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ shows 71,776 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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