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FX51 EXS

2001 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon R56,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 EXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 120,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml (engine management light) indicating a fault

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 110,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp being loose (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm tread 165 / 60 r 14 75 h bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,749 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,369 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 84,369 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 75,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 36,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,626 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,625 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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FX51 EXS is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 EXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 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 FX51 EXS registered?

FX51 EXS is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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