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GF53 UMZ

2004 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 85,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,383 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 79,383 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,390 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm, rear lower mounting bushes starting to perish on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 73,390 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm, rear lower mounting bushes starting to perish on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,499 miles

Head light aims just passed

Rear Lower Both rear lower trailing arm bushes perrishing and splitting

sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,133 miles

Front Inner Check front pads for wear

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

Nearside Headlight aim just passed

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

Rear Exhaust scilencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,542 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,656 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 UMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 UMZ registered?

GF53 UMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GF53 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UMZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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