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LR53 FZV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,035 mi
Last recorded158,035 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 158,035 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 158,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 149,230 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 130,770 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,858 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,457 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,613 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,613 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,638 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,429 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads look low unable too see properley

water ingress to front numberplate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,060 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,509 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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LR53 FZV 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 62.5%.

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 LR53 FZV, 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 LR53 FZV registered?

LR53 FZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 FZV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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