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GF03 HFL

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,240 mi
Last recorded132,240 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 HFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,240 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded and sill damaged

Offside Front floor corroded and sill damaged

Rear rear exhaust mount repaired with wire but is secure

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,007 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 125,007 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,209 miles

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f and n/s/f sill corroded

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

o/s/r tyre cracking on center thread

Fail 5 Aug 2016 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f and n/s/f sill corroded

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

n/s/r wheel leaking oil

o/s/r tyre cracking on center thread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,122 miles

nearside rear brake draging

tailgate and drop sides catches worn and damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 101,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear drop sides and tail gate catches worn and demaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear drop sides and tail gate catches worn and demaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

milage not readable

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,277 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 80,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,544 miles

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

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

wipers split

Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,319 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

wipers split

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,522 miles

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

off side rear drop side catch missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,357 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

off side rear drop side catch missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,163 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,752 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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GF03 HFL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF03 HFL, 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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GF03 HFL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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