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GJ03 GZV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 GZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 88,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable free play of inner cup (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable free play of inner cup (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs along Rear Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join To Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower leaf spring slightly misaligned

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

Offside Rear lower leaf spring slightly misaligned

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear/mid clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lower leaf spring slightly misaligned

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

Offside Rear lower leaf spring slightly misaligned

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,458 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,458 miles

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

minor exhaust leak @ centre/rear clamp. clamp becoming loose & rear silencer fouling underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,089 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake imbalance 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,689 miles

rear silencer outer casing deterioring.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer outer casing deterioring.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,003 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,929 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,929 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,745 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)

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

front discs slight corro little use

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,270 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,652 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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GJ03 GZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ03 GZV, 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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GJ03 GZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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