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FG53 GHJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,691 mi
Last recorded109,691 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,691 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 109,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,401 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Dec 2022 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strutt top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion along both inner sills

corrosion on underside of vehicle

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,783 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Body component likely to become detached bonnet catch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance brake stuck on (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,057 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,057 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,459 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise inner sills rusting

advise rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,459 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise inner sills rusting

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,600 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to nearside front

accident damage to nearside rear

all under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,338 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 6,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,456 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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 18 Nov 2008 45,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,569 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FG53 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FG53 GHJ, 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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FG53 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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