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MJ53 VGL

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,300 mi
Last recorded136,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension corroded but not weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear at ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 125,374 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides nsf and osf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,276 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf/nsf inner sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 122,276 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CATALYST holed and blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os/ns lens (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OSR/ NSR outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr/nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front sills slightly crushed

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 118,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front sills slightly crushed

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,128 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2019 113,128 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,929 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 107,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 103,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,504 miles

rec rear brake strip

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rec rear brake strip

Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front grille insecure

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,403 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front grille insecure

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,500 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,750 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 VGL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MJ53 VGL, 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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MJ53 VGL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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