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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Load area ply lined restricting inspections of testable areas
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake performance poor
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel & floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 leading to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Nearside and offside front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills not within perscribed area.
slight wear in o/s steering rack end.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills not within perscribed area.
slight wear in o/s steering rack end.
deterioration on exhaust system.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
deterioration on exhaust system.
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
damage to front bumper.
slight wear o/s steering rack end.
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)
damage to o/s front bumper.
slight wear in o/s front steering rack end.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
damage to o/s front bumper.
slight wear in o/s front steering rack end.
damage to o/s front bumper.
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to o/s front bumper.
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges.
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LR53 LYC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 LYC, 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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LR53 LYC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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