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HJ53 MZV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,084 mi
Last recorded42,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 42,084 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 42,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 40,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,092 miles

n/s/r light cluster broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 39,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

n/s/r light cluster broken

o/s/r tyre perished 165 60 14

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,626 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 37,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,949 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,923 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer case corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer case corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,036 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,040 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting spilt on ends

Pass 26 May 2011 24,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ53 MZV 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 73.9%.

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 HJ53 MZV, 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 HJ53 MZV registered?

HJ53 MZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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