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AP03 LXJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing (5.2.3 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,302 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure mountings broken and exhaust rubbing on suspension (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken and exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal leaking and underside of tank coated in oil but not enough to fail yet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both sills damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,886 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,835 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

front discs corroded on inner face

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,884 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyre depths are 3mm and perished between treads

rear exhaust silencer outer casing peeling

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,356 miles

both front brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of weakness

Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,810 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,810 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,162 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside mirror deteriorated (not affecting view to rear)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,111 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,111 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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AP03 LXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AP03 LXJ, 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 AP03 LXJ registered?

AP03 LXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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