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MC03 VZX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 VZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is generally quite corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,528 miles

Front and rear suspension component has corrosion

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,744 miles

Nearside Rear stop light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearsid and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body/chassis has slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis badly rusted

front coolent pipes rusty

rear end of van near towbar area very rusty

whole underside of van very rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,823 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion back of van near rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center pipe (3.6.B.2c)

chassis badly rusted

front metal coolent pipes badly rusted

rear end of van by towbar badly rusted

whole underside of van badly rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,739 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,728 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,906 miles

advanced wear in nearside inner steering joint

all rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

both outer body sills have advanced corrossion

both outer body sills have slight damage

exhaust rusty

rear brake hose ferrules have advanced corrossion

rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advanced wear in nearside inner steering joint

all rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

both front brake hose ferrules have advanced corrossion

both outer body sills have advanced corrossion

both outer body sills have slight damage

exhaust rusty

rear brake hose ferrules have advanced corrossion

rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

Fail 31 Aug 2013 47,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both body sills have slight damage and advanced corrossion

both front brake hose ferrules have advanced corrossion

engine mangement light on

nearside front lower ball joint has advanced wear

nearside inner track rod end has advanced wear

rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,250 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both body sills have slight damage and advanced corrossion

both front brake hose ferrules have advanced corrossion

engine mangement light on

nearside front lower ball joint has advanced wear

nearside inner track rod end has advanced wear

rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,112 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both sides front brake ferrules corroded

both sills distorted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 42,017 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both sides front brake ferrules corroded

both sills distorted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust fouling n/s/r shocker

Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,527 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust fouling n/s/r shocker

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,624 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MC03 VZX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MC03 VZX, 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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MC03 VZX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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