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YM53 JZG

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,697 mi
Last recorded153,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 JZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 153,697 miles

Gear box mount worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 155/80/13 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2022 146,198 miles

advise n/s /f outrigger been welded and heavily coated with paint

advise o/s n/s front inner wheel tubs been welded and is heavily coated with paint and sealer

Fail 20 Jun 2022 146,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel tub excessivly corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel tub excessivly corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 141,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 141,813 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 138,984 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,480 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 17,480 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,497 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,497 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 127,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 127,053 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,984 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 125,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate becoming poor in condition

Fail 12 Feb 2010 114,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate becoming poor in condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,982 miles

rear door handle stiff to operate. rear wiper blade split. offside front seat belt webbing fluffing. exhaust back box corroded. front brake pads worn low

Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear door handle stiff to operate. rear wiper blade split. offside front seat belt webbing fluffing. exhaust back box corroded. front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,818 miles

Nearside Front 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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YM53 JZG 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 66.7%.

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 YM53 JZG, 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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YM53 JZG is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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