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EA03 CLU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 44,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 43,928 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 43,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 42,860 miles

All tyre have multiple pieces of metal in them

Fail 13 Mar 2024 42,843 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

All four tyres have multiple pieces of metal in them

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

Steering was slightly rough during lock to lock check

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,831 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,831 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,469 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,807 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside 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 Aug 2010 30,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,350 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,939 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,266 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 9,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EA03 CLU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA03 CLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 CLU registered?

EA03 CLU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is EA03 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 CLU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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