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WJ53 WFD

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 123,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 122,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 122,682 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 122,655 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,952 miles

both sills corroded not holed (centre)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing around both edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake beginning to bind

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes , marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake beginning to bind

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes , marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 88,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,498 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,364 miles

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

nearside front tyre on wearbars

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,847 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn inside edge

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,385 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,306 miles

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

rear nearside tyer on wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,251 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,732 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

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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WJ53 WFD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ53 WFD, 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 WJ53 WFD registered?

WJ53 WFD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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