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EF04 GJV

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not testable

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just acceptable (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroded but not testable

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2026 111,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not testable

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just acceptable (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroded but not testable

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2025 110,629 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Both front outer sills corroded but not testable

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

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

Rear Outer Both outer sills corroded but not testable

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 28 May 2025 110,627 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Both front outer sills corroded but not testable

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

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

Rear Outer Both outer sills corroded but not testable

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not testable

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 110,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not testable

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,714 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not testable

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 107,971 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,452 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 105,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 99,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,370 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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EF04 GJV 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 73.9%.

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 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 EF04 GJV, 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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What year was EF04 GJV registered?

EF04 GJV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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