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WJ03 HVT

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 HVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 125,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2025 125,220 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Area Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Area Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Area Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,368 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

diff oil seal leak

little reserve travel on hand brake

no reverse light

play in inner steering joints

Fail 26 Oct 2022 95,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole behind door in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in inner sill behind door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in outer sill in same area as other hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

eml light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front play from both inner tie rods

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cab floor corroded and holed

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front play from both inner tie rods

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cab floor corroded and holed

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

engine light on

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,467 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front cab floor very corroded and holed

wipers slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,055 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,929 miles

offside front inner chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,643 miles

1 x exhaust bracket detached

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,890 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front hubs slightly corroded

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,563 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside sill corroded out side 30cm limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,801 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,162 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)

both wipers split on ends

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,982 miles

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

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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WJ03 HVT 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 74.1%.

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 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 WJ03 HVT, 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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WJ03 HVT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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