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LL52 EJC

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

157,424 mi
Last recorded157,424 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 EJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 157,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 157,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust bloeing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 156,362 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 155,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion loadbed and nsf outer sill

Pass 6 May 2022 154,664 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 154,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill step section corroded

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 May 2021 154,121 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill step section corroded

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle hub oil seals leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2020 153,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,400 miles

Offside Front inner sill step distorted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,009 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 153,009 miles

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 152,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 152,423 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 152,416 miles

Emissions not tested excessive some re engine breather oil in system (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 147,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

back box outer casing rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 123,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 97,070 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

handbrake in need of adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 20,008 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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LL52 EJC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL52 EJC, 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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LL52 EJC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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