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AO03 FHM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,021 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 62,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,823 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,095 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 60,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 59,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,554 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 59,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 51,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill / rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,350 miles

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

advise....o/side inner sill under van corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,739 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 41,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,433 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,411 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,636 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,628 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,628 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,767 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 24,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,256 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,881 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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AO03 FHM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 FHM, 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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What year was AO03 FHM registered?

AO03 FHM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AO03 FHM safe to buy?

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