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ML53 LSX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,409 mi
Last recorded42,409 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 42,409 miles

all underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2024 37,278 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2024 37,278 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2023 37,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine around front crankshaft pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Central outer sill has small hole through corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Outer sill has corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle at clips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,850 miles

slight exhaust blow

under vehicle general corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2017 31,791 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow

under vehicle general corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,945 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 30,945 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps come on when side lamps turned on (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,029 miles

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

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

Rear tyres splitting

Wet weather test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,940 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,585 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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ML53 LSX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML53 LSX, 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 ML53 LSX registered?

ML53 LSX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is ML53 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 LSX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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