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HG04 DCX

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,147 mi
Last recorded201,147 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 201,147 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 201,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 189,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 189,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 181,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 173,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill correded.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 173,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill correded.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 169,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 160,370 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 160,361 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top strut bearing rough

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod has sight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 158,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod has sight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,280 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 146,276 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play marked up (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,291 miles

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

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

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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HG04 DCX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 HG04 DCX, 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 HG04 DCX registered?

HG04 DCX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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