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EF53 DZT

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,456 mi
Last recorded139,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 139,456 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 139,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 132,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,510 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,440 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,970 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces reducing with rust

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake long travel

Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,402 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 41,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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EF53 DZT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF53 DZT, 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 EF53 DZT registered?

EF53 DZT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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