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EJ03 TLV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,029 mi
Last recorded22,029 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 TLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 22,029 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Mar 2024 22,028 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,027 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Sep 2022 22,027 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,176 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 21,176 miles

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

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,317 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy age cracking to both front tyres

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,247 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres heavy age cracking

rear differential noisy

wiper blades slightly smearing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to rear sills

Fail 2 Nov 2015 17,247 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to rear sills

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres heavy age cracking

rear differential noisy

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 8,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,120 miles

n/s and o/s front outer sills showing damage

Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,628 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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EJ03 TLV 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 77.3%.

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 EJ03 TLV, 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 EJ03 TLV registered?

EJ03 TLV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is EJ03 TLV safe to buy?

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