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AJ53 UHG

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 127,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 123,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 118,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 111,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 88,645 miles

Central outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 86,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 9 Dec 2015 75,541 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s inner sill

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s inner sill

corrosion to o/s outer sill

mud to under body and all for wheel arch's.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside front door cill

heavy corrosion to metal coolant pipes

Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside front door cill

heavy corrosion to metal coolant pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,378 miles

Small chip in screen zone A

Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,378 miles

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

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

Slight movemment in offside steering rack joint

Small chip in screen zone A

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,521 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,264 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to heatshield of rear silencer - loose and rattling

Exhaust is fouling nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,785 miles

Catalytic converter mounting corroded / broken but system still well supported

Chip on screen to offside and nearside outside zone A

Corrosiom to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear silencer - not blowing at time of test but heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,156 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,225 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 24,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,426 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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AJ53 UHG is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 UHG, 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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AJ53 UHG is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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