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GJ53 ZMV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,135 mi
Last recorded72,135 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 72,135 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,530 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 71,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,115 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,045 miles

both headlamp aim patterns weak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear on screen

general underbody surface rust

slight handbrake travel

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamp aim patterns weak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear on screen

general underbody surface rust

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,763 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge,

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,774 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,525 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,202 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front steering arrms have slight play

windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 22 Apr 2010 39,202 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres cracking

both front steering arrms have slight play

windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,264 miles

nearside headlamp slightly loose. offside seat belt slightly slack.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,631 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

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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GJ53 ZMV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ53 ZMV, 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 GJ53 ZMV registered?

GJ53 ZMV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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