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GL53 VLJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,732 miles

Nearside Outer Outer sill is damaged but not holed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge. Tread is at 3mm it is also starting to crack between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under side of body has surface corrosion due to lack of under seal.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,169 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,714 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise exhaust flange bolts corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,850 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 64,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,840 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake has a very slight bind

Nearside Rear brake has very slight bind

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake has a very slight bind

Nearside Rear brake has very slight bind

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,051 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 58,033 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from rear axle

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,441 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from rear axle

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,704 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 4 Dec 2007 20,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,902 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 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

GL53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is GL53 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VLJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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