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AK53 EAW

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EAW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,622 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 104,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,185 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,464 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,729 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)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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AK53 EAW is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 EAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK53 EAW registered?

AK53 EAW is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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