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WL53 JZK

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,480 miles

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

Nearside and Offside sills damaged

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Jul 2025 75,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside and Offside sills damaged

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,067 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 70,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 63,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,364 miles

Rear diff noisy

Fail 7 Aug 2019 60,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,847 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,599 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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WL53 JZK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WL53 JZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL53 JZK?

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What year was WL53 JZK registered?

WL53 JZK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is WL53 JZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 JZK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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