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HG53 LGV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,177 mi
Last recorded46,177 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,177 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 41,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area(rear of side loading door step) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,704 miles

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

under-body panels fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 41,700 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155r13c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

under-body panels fitted

under-body panels fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,446 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 40,434 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,862 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,264 miles

engine man/light on

Fail 5 Oct 2016 35,261 miles

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

engine man/light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,371 miles

engine man/light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man/light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,025 miles

engine man/light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine man/light on

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,890 miles

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

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

engine man/light on

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,500 miles

engine man/light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,741 miles

n/s/f brake discs inner face in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper deteriated/split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 21,986 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,197 miles

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly corroded

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 LGV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG53 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

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

Is HG53 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 LGV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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