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LR53 LXU

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,536 mi
Last recorded67,536 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2015 67,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,743 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,503 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,675 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,330 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r door 'faulty'

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,672 miles

Coolant leak

coolant leak around timing belt area

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,672 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

coolant leak around timing belt area

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,991 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 20,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,959 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate starting to discolour

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 LXU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR53 LXU?

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What year was LR53 LXU registered?

LR53 LXU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LR53 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LXU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 LXU have outstanding finance?

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