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DE03 JWP

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,958 mi
Last recorded74,958 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 74,958 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 71,372 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,405 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner and outer edge

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 62,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,100 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,264 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look very low (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs (3.5.1i)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,240 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 34,240 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,204 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,855 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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DE03 JWP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE03 JWP, 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 DE03 JWP registered?

DE03 JWP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 JWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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