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MJ53 SXH

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,529 mi
Last recorded82,529 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 82,529 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 82,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,195 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,535 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 72,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 138,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 138,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,157 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,750 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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MJ53 SXH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

MJ53 SXH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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