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PJ03 AYX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 AYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,186 miles

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

All suspension components showing light wear

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 28 Mar 2024 122,165 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

All suspension components showing light wear

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 120,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ns os inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,324 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle bushs showing light wear

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,056 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Nsf osf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

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

Pass 4 May 2019 115,805 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2019 115,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Ns os inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Osf floors (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,209 miles

All loadbearing points showing corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 112,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 110,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2014 105,638 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 105,638 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,836 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,817 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,673 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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PJ03 AYX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PJ03 AYX, 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 PJ03 AYX registered?

PJ03 AYX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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