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RF03 EBZ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 EBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components welding repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 117,548 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills, chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components, welding repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 117,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,196 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 113,196 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rattle from exhaust poss cat

Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,240 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed 2x holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 74,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,693 miles

heat shield loose on cat

offside wiper blade starting split

tread wearing low offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heat shield loose on cat

offside wiper blade starting split

tread wearing low offside front tyre inner edge

unable to open tailgate

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,817 miles

both front Sil Panels damaged

offside front Brakes binding slightly

rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,758 miles

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

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

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

both front Sil Panels damaged

front Tyres worn lowest on inner shoulders (suspect tracking needs adjusting)

offside front Brakes binding slightly

rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,269 miles

o/s/f tyre tread on inner edge worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 47,827 miles

Tail Pipe & Box Poor Repaire

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,903 miles

Tail Pip[e & Box Badly Corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,084 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2007 25,990 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split on ends

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,990 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split on ends

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,935 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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RF03 EBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 RF03 EBZ, 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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RF03 EBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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