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MJ53 AAF

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,427 miles

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

both inner sills under car corroded fragile

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both inner sills under car corroded fragile

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,527 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,196 miles

Both front outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area!

Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,516 miles

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

Both front outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area!

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,814 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,814 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,096 miles

some corrosion to n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches and underbody sills

some deterioration to exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,876 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,480 miles

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)

slight damage to n/s/r light unit

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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MJ53 AAF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ53 AAF, 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 MJ53 AAF registered?

MJ53 AAF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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