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FL03 OXR

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s & o/s sill have corrosion/previous repairs

underside has corrosion & has been heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offisde sill has corrosion

underside has corrosion through out

Fail 4 Aug 2023 100,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offisde sill has corrosion

underside has corrosion through out

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill has corrosion & hole

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill has corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion through out

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Light cluster loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged & loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion throughout

Fail 7 Aug 2020 86,568 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged & loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion throughout

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear underside corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,966 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,360 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner treads

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner treads

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills rusted

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills rusted

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,839 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 45,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,255 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,290 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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FL03 OXR is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FL03 OXR, 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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FL03 OXR is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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