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GL53 BZA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 124,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,836 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2018 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,901 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion o/s outer sill

cracks on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,842 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)

front wiper blades split on ends

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2016 88,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper blades split on ends

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,623 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 70,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,755 miles

nearside front seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,256 miles

Note! nearside seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 55,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note! nearside seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,434 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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GL53 BZA 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 84%.

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 GL53 BZA, 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 GL53 BZA registered?

GL53 BZA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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