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FH53 MHO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,500 mi
Last recorded112,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 112,414 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corroded

various suspension bushes cracked/perished

Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,124 miles

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Offside Front Track rod end boot misted with grease

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 28 Dec 2018 106,123 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Offside Front Track rod end boot misted with grease

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,124 miles

EML on

Exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

Rear Brake pipes and over tank brake lines corroded

Vehicle underbody and components corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2017 100,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle to cylinder brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

All four tyres worn to legal limit

EML on

Exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

Rear Brake pipes and over tank brake lines corroded

Vehicle underbody and components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 94,424 miles

eml on

general corrosion to underbody

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2015 88,444 miles

eml on

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

oil sump pan corroded

stonechip to windscreen

various brake hoses and coolant hoses perishing

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,871 miles

inner sills corroded not holed or weakend

various brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2014 81,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner sills corroded not holed or weakend

various brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2013 75,299 miles

chips in screen

engine management light is on

o/s/r tyre cracking and clost to limit

outer sills corroding and getting week

various brake pipes corroding, *BORDERLINE*

various chassis componants corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2013 75,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chips in screen

engine management light is on

o/s/r tyre cracking and clost to limit

outer sills corroding and getting week

various brake pipes corroding, *BORDERLINE*

various chassis componants corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 68,423 miles

brake pipe nsf corroded

damage to ns sill

exhaust mount broken

nail in nsr tyre

slight blow from exhaust joint

splits in osr tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,113 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe borderline condition

corrosion on outer sills borderline condition

engine warning light on

marks to bodywork

Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion and wear to front discs.

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe borderline condition

corrosion on outer sills borderline condition

engine warning light on

marks to bodywork

Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,270 miles

dents and scratches to body panels

eml light on

exhaust back box heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,625 miles

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

engine management light on

interior mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Dec 2008 34,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

interior mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,610 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,469 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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FH53 MHO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH53 MHO, 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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FH53 MHO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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