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MF53 DPY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,220 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear shock casing,corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear support beam behind rear number plate corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 140,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x middle and 1 x rear exhaust bracket not connected, (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play bottom steering column joint excess play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear shock casing,corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear support beam behind rear number plate corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,180 miles

both rear shock,dust casings corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,169 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill nearside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock,dust casings corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,029 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear gearbox mount has play

Fail 3 Sep 2015 117,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear gearbox mount has play

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,048 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust cat converter bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,475 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,765 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,459 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,718 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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MF53 DPY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF53 DPY, 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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What year was MF53 DPY registered?

MF53 DPY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is MF53 DPY safe to buy?

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