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AD53 DWF

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,465 mi
Last recorded200,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 200,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body near top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top turret spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, floors, arches, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 19 Jan 2024 197,695 miles

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and interior of body

Fail 8 Jan 2024 197,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and interior of body

Pass 10 Jan 2023 194,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 194,543 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 189,603 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 189,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 183,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 178,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 169,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 169,876 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 145,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 145,734 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 139,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,744 miles

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

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

Front brake imbalance 25% - minimum requirement only

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,744 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake imbalance 25% - minimum requirement only

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,695 miles

Front brake pads approx. 50% worn

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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AD53 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,109 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 Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 DWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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