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MT53 NRF

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 NRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,273 miles

surface corrosion under bod some components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 98,396 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,119 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,265 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 87,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 80,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside headlight poor beam pattern cloudy

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,537 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside headlight poor beam pattern cloudy

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 5 May 2015 74,200 miles

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 20 May 2014 70,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 59,189 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,409 miles

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

Rear door gas rams faulty

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,810 miles

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

tail gate gas rams

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,437 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,475 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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MT53 NRF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT53 NRF, 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 MT53 NRF registered?

MT53 NRF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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