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HG53 VDZ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,993 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,768 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 82,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,253 miles

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer missing and noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure insecure and missing silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 68,451 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,598 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,736 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,272 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,649 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,649 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,857 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 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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 HG53 VDZ registered?

HG53 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HG53 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 VDZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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