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EF05 LWR

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,580 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,394 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,394 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,669 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,666 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,233 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,849 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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EF05 LWR is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,512 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 EF05 LWR, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF05 LWR registered?

EF05 LWR is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is EF05 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LWR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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