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LM53 DWO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat base deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,470 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 98,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2014 98,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,016 miles

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

Horn volume slightly low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 81,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R & O/S/R light lenses damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,811 miles

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

damage to offside rear door/nearside rear door/front door and front wheelarch

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2010 65,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to offside rear door/nearside rear door/front door and front wheelarch

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 46,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,278 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,298 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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LM53 DWO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM53 DWO, 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 LM53 DWO registered?

LM53 DWO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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