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LR53 UVJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,299 mi
Last recorded145,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,299 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 135,470 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,058 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,493 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,867 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

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

Slight play Nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,760 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit 2mm 155/80/13

Clutch pedal stiff

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

Slight play N/S/F inner steering arm

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,104 miles

Clutch pedal getting stiff

O/S/F Tyre worn seriously on inner edge and close to legal limit - 185/80/13

O/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge - 185/80/13

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,067 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 26,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,430 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,226 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 UVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVJ, 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

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What year was LR53 UVJ registered?

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

Is LR53 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 UVJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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