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GJ54 BOV

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,447 mi
Last recorded39,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,447 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,655 miles

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,005 miles

Front both front s/absorber top mounts slight play and lift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/13c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 33,291 miles

Front both front s/absorber top mounts have slight play and lift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/13 c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,548 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 31,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,713 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 21,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,972 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2007 3,366 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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GJ54 BOV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ54 BOV, 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.

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What year was GJ54 BOV registered?

GJ54 BOV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ54 BOV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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