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GF03 YFU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 93,761 miles

No reverse light

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 22 Aug 2025 93,759 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Interior by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Interior by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

No reverse light

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area towards front of vehicle where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area where chalked towards rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step area has a huge hole part was filled with filler!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan inside cab area where chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boxed chassis area where chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area where chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

155 13 c 8pr

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area where chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boxed chassis area covered in filler and under sill!! (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step/floor pan area covered in filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all rear boxed chassis and mounting points to leaf spring and shocks are corroded badly

both floor pan areas inside cab are corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle mounted pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Various damage and corrosion to bodywork.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips, various. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal pipe rotten (above fuel tank area). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount adrift, system held by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor and arch area corroded / with holes. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mount broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out hanger rotten / with holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust box mount adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Engine burning oil. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle mounted metal pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle mounted metal pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Various damage and rust to general condition of body work.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition is heavily rusting / corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area 30 cm from strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area 30 cm from strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near mounting points of both rear leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides/possible diff ! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

load sensor valve at the rear is badly corroded

park brake travel high

Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the matt in the drivers cab area the floor pan is holed 30 cm suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area 30 cm from strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area 30 cm from strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near mounting points of both rear leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides/possible diff ! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

load sensor valve at the rear is badly corroded

park brake travel high

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,832 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements partially delaminated. (0.1 (d))

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

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

General corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on cat (6.1.2 (a))

underside is heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 84,230 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective on cat (6.1.2 (a))

underside is heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,781 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind chassis. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 82,780 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre under vehicle to valve pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

front brake discs lightly worn

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre under vehicle to valve pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

front brake discs lightly worn

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center rear exhaust deteiorated

front registration plate damaged

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front lower outer sill panel corroded

offside front lower outer sill panel corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center rear exhaust deteiorated

front registration plate damaged

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front lower outer sill panel corroded

offside front lower outer sill panel corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs lightly worn

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front lower inner sill corroding

offside foremost dropside handle not locking, but dropside still securing closed

offside front lower inner sill corroding

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated - corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

steering wheel starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to cat joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs lightly worn

front registration plate deteriorating

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front lower inner sill corroding

offside foremost dropside handle not locking, but dropside still securing closed

offside front lower inner sill corroding

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated - corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

steering wheel starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,178 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,489 miles

chassis starting to corrode

top mounts starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,719 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre section of exhaust has broken support hanger

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,429 miles

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

front brakes imbalanced 13%

long parking brake travel

reg plate lamps dull

slight play in ns inner rack joint

Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brakes imbalanced 13%

long parking brake travel

reg plate lamps dull

slight play in ns inner rack joint

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 31,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,752 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing noisy

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 YFU 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 59.4%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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