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LT53 ZFM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,989 miles

one exhaust mounting missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,467 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,209 miles

rear tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,940 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 14,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,600 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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LT53 ZFM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LT53 ZFM, 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 LT53 ZFM registered?

LT53 ZFM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is LT53 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT53 ZFM have outstanding finance?

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