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ET53 FFU

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 48,594 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,639 miles

Front body - grill loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sills have slight corrosion and slightly distorted on front sides

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose non standard mirror fitted, smaller size mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective & loose in carrier ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,639 miles

Front body - grill loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sills have slight corrosion and slightly distorted on front sides

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose non standard mirror fitted, smaller size mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective & loose in carrier ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,242 miles

Front nearside and offside sills slightly distorted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror has been replaced with a reduced size mirror and secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light conversion into reverse lamp (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front nearside and offside sills slightly distorted

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror has been replaced with a reduced size mirror and secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light conversion into reverse lamp (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,622 miles

Front Nearside and offside sills slightly distorted

Offside Not standard size obligatory mirror fitted & secured by tape

Offside Rear Corroding

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

Rear Both wheels sound slightly rough when rotated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,622 miles

Front Nearside and offside sills slightly distorted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Not standard size obligatory mirror fitted & secured by tape

Offside Rear Corroding

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

Rear Both wheels sound slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,086 miles

o/s/ mirror previous repair

spare wheel flat

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged/sharp edges (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged /sharp edges (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front x 2 wiper edges split but clearing

o/s/ mirror previous repair

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,128 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

wipers smeary

Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,560 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 35,667 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 35,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,486 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,952 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,523 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,982 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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ET53 FFU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 ET53 FFU, 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 ET53 FFU registered?

ET53 FFU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is ET53 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FFU shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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