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LC53 YSD

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 105,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust joint broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,710 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,548 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,820 miles

Nearside Front 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 front brake binding slightly

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,061 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal has long travel

damp patch around fuel tank

movement felt through rear wheels unable to see any faults or damage

roughness felt through rear differential when wheels spun

slight movement felt through steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,965 miles

front windows tinted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,849 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake application requires attention 25%

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,822 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 82,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,263 miles

front tyres worn low

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,990 miles

headlight aims on lower limit

rear of exhaust knocking

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,221 miles

exhaust corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,321 miles

exhaust corroded rear box may need attention soon

stone chips in windsreen

Fail 13 Dec 2007 59,321 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear box may need attention soon

stone chips in windsreen

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,779 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 YSD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

LC53 YSD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is LC53 YSD safe to buy?

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