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HG53 LFZ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 52,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,018 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

nearside + offside front tyres worn + nearside rear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,370 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on the inside edge.

some surface corrosion of the rear silencer.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,370 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on the inside edge.

some surface corrosion of the rear silencer.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,749 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,727 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,111 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,240 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,534 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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HG53 LFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG53 LFZ, 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 HG53 LFZ registered?

HG53 LFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HG53 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 LFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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