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LC53 BFV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,859 mi
Last recorded41,859 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 41,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,330 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 41,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,917 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sills deformed both

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,820 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin rotted away.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sills deformed

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box outer skin rotted away.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills deformed

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,861 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,916 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 BFV 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 79.2%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

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

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