2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate: 62.7% (4,447 tests)
Is the 2003 Wagon-R+ getting worse?
Pass rate of 2003-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.9% -1.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.8% -2.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.4% -2.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2003 Wagon-R+
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,147 | 22.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 852 | 16.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 845 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 652 | 12.5% |
| 5 | Tyres | 552 | 10.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 406 | 7.8% |
All Wagon-R+ years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,219 | 61.6% | -5.0 pts | 73,867 |
| 2002 | 3,365 | 59.3% | -6.4 pts | 72,715 |
| 2003 (this page) | 4,447 | 62.7% | -2.3 pts | 75,376 |
| 2004 | 4,574 | 64.9% | +0.6 pts | 72,470 |
| 2005 | 3,582 | 66.1% | +1.5 pts | 71,029 |
| 2006 | 1,551 | 67.6% | +3.1 pts | 71,240 |
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FAQs
Is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2003-registered examples passed 62.7% of their MOT tests (4,447 tests, 2023–2025), -2.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 23 years old with a median 75,376 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2003 Wagon-R+?
The median tested example shows 75,376 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.