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GD53 ARX

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 ARX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 122,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 122,173 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 122,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is underinflated

Rear diff is noisy

Fail 13 Aug 2019 109,429 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is underinflated

Rear diff is noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,048 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,971 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,214 miles

No airbag lamp visible

Fail 5 Aug 2016 76,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

No airbag lamp visible

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,472 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,472 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 50,860 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,035 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,165 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 20,589 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,713 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 10,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,534 miles

rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,376 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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GD53 ARX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD53 ARX, 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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What year was GD53 ARX registered?

GD53 ARX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GD53 ARX safe to buy?

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