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PJ03 EFS

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

189,837 mi
Last recorded189,837 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 189,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch 30 cm to suspension mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill, 30cm to engine mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind b pillar , 30cm to fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch 30 cm to suspension mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking points, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear loading door corroded/ damaged

engine management light on

surface corrosion to body

Pass 8 May 2019 174,842 miles

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

Front sills corroded, both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill fractured

Offside centre sill corroded

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

Rear arches corroded, both sides

Fail 8 May 2019 174,842 miles

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

Front sills corroded, both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower outer sill fractured

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

Offside centre sill corroded

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

Rear arches corroded, both sides

Pass 10 May 2018 164,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brakepipes becoming rusted

front no plate cracked

Fail 8 May 2018 164,083 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps come on with application of footbrake (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brakepipes becoming rusted

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2017 154,017 miles

Offside Front sill hole and correded

Fail 8 May 2017 154,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front sill hole and correded

Pass 3 May 2016 144,431 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 134,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,047 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,645 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 30,149 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 EFS is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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