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GV03 XHS

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,373 mi
Last recorded58,373 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 XHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2023 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cab by fuel filler tube (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2022 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 42,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

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

Offside Front inner seal corroded and holed not with in 30cm of steering or suspension

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 41,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill rusty/corroded and holed but not with 30cm of anything steering or suspension

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

Offside Front inner sill rusty/corroded and holed but not with 30cm of anything steering or suspension

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2019 41,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner sill rusty/corroded and holed but not with 30cm of anything steering or suspension

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

Offside Front inner sill rusty/corroded and holed but not with 30cm of anything steering or suspension

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2018 39,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle body corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 37,920 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade split

underside of vehicle body corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 37,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade split

underside of vehicle body corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 37,903 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by filler neck (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 32,983 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2014 31,664 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 31,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 May 2013 29,798 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 29,798 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 27,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 27,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 7,400 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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GV03 XHS is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV03 XHS, 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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GV03 XHS is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GV03 XHS shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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