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FL53 BDU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,973 mi
Last recorded93,973 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,973 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,355 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 86,893 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,846 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,568 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,491 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare wheel flat

Fail 9 Oct 2019 73,491 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bumper corner + inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bumper corner + inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture N/s + o/s over axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare wheel flat

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,898 miles

Nearside Outer Sill has Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Close to Limit Outer Edge and Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,510 miles

Offside Front o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/rear tyre worn inner tread band 1.7 mm recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/rear tyre worn inner tread band 1.7 mm recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,179 miles

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

Nearside slight damage too inner and outer sills

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

Offside slight damage too o/s/f inner and outer sill

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from brake valve too o/s/r flex hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear brake pipe corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside slight damage too inner and outer sills

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

Offside slight damage too o/s/f inner and outer sill

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brakes slight grab

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,035 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brakes slight grab

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,933 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 40,933 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,710 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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FL53 BDU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL53 BDU, 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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FL53 BDU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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