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MK53 TZE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 TZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 102,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,826 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,890 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,745 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,745 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,871 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,893 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,677 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 15,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,774 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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MK53 TZE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK53 TZE, 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 MK53 TZE registered?

MK53 TZE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MK53 TZE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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