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GV53 OJF

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 78,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 78,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 75,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 72,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 72,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 68,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 66,181 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 66,128 miles

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outer sill (1 patch). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill (2 patches). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 62,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 62,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 59,212 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 55,510 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged. Replacement advised.

Fail 20 May 2016 55,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-5mm. inner edge wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass damaged. Replacement advised.

Spare tyre illegal 0-4mm.

Pass 16 May 2015 52,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 52,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 48,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 48,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,344 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 41,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 37,596 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,525 miles

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

spare tyre is flat

Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,515 miles

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

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

spare tyre is flat

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,381 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel quite high

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade slightly smearey

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,782 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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GV53 OJF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GV53 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 OJF registered?

GV53 OJF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is GV53 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 OJF shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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