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LC53 BFU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 94,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,999 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 73,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 2.2mm

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,949 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,847 miles

engine check light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,418 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,418 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,786 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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LC53 BFU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC53 BFU, 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 LC53 BFU registered?

LC53 BFU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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