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FV54 BJZ

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,075 mi
Last recorded252,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 252,075 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank slight damp mark no leak found

Fail 18 Jan 2022 251,953 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank slight damp mark no leak found

Pass 12 Jan 2021 244,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 239,592 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 239,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 229,895 miles

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

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

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

sills corroded and holed but not structural

Pass 23 Jan 2018 219,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 206,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 206,371 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 189,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 189,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 171,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 155,626 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 155,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 138,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 103,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,697 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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FV54 BJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 BJZ, 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 FV54 BJZ registered?

FV54 BJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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