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DC53 OCR

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 93,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountings broken but silencer has been secured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting brackets corroded/broken - Silencer secured (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Incorrect size and under inflated ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting brackets corroded/broken - Silencer secured (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Incorrect size and under inflated ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,537 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing but been secured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery terminal loose

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,440 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,237 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corroded & under sealed

Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,192 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corroded & under sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,489 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion/underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear temp secured (7.1.2)

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

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

under body corrosion/underseal/brake pipes corroded/greased

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,338 miles

brake pipes painted

under body undersealed

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,612 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2015 83,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,803 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 68,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,099 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Oct 2008 66,094 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,429 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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DC53 OCR is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 DC53 OCR, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC53 OCR is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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