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AD53 WJA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

185,192 mi
Last recorded185,192 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 185,192 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion at rear chassis (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both are dull and uv damaged (no headlight dip pattern) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes at inner wheel arch chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holes on both sides at inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes at inner wheel arch chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded at chassis mounting (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,170 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plate on chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle/ corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear towbar ball hitch removed/ customer advised not to use because of corrosion.

front grill broken but secure

Fail 15 Nov 2023 169,159 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near fuel tank/ near axle hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides/ uv damaged. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plate on chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle/ corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

front grill broken but secure

Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,288 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front chassis jacking points corroded

Front registration plate taped in position but still readable

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Covered with tape. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 136,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Covered with tape. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,648 miles

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

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

Wiper Blades Deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2019 109,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,376 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/F & rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust hanger broken off

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine & gearbox area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various brake pipes coated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 May 2018 101,211 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S Front to rear (over tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Both front lower arm ball joints (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From proportioning valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/F & rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust hanger broken off

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine & gearbox area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various brake pipes coated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2017 91,625 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,737 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 11 May 2016 78,737 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 13 May 2015 71,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 66,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,685 miles

various chassis areas corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 57,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

various chassis areas corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 50,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 43,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2011 43,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,933 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,921 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,092 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,092 miles

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 WJA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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