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GF53 NJO

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,574 mi
Last recorded94,574 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,941 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & off side rear floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

exhaust corroded

rear tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,283 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,283 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner jacking point corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR/OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195, 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear inner arches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

run out on front brakes

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195, 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear inner arches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

run out on front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,464 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs sightly corroded

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,464 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs sightly corroded

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,443 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,269 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and mounting detached

surface corosion around towbar mountings

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,566 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and missing one mounting point

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,187 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and mounting broken off but exhaust is supported

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,341 miles

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

cover over tow hitch

front tyres close to suspension & chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,887 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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GF53 NJO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF53 NJO, 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 GF53 NJO registered?

GF53 NJO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GF53 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NJO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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