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CF53 FTU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface rust

Fail 29 Dec 2022 96,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle surface rust

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,182 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 96,181 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,295 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,099 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,825 miles

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,825 miles

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

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 61,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,081 miles

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

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack arms

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s seat belt slow to return

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 26,566 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking

rear shockabsorber bushes starting to split

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some wear in o/s n/s inner track control arm bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2006 19,188 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,188 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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CF53 FTU 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 75%.

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 CF53 FTU, 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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CF53 FTU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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