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AY53 LEF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LEF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,713 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,710 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due extreme high levels of Co and HC putting testing equipment at risk 12%Co 624 HC (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded and fractured around previous repairs not within 30cm of suspension mounting chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded and deformed around previous repairs not within 30cm of suspension mounting chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 90,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction engine has misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,019 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside middle of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 79,414 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side middle of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to top of the shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to top of the shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside middle of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,918 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear upper arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,025 miles

Advise road tyres starting to perish and crack.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,187 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,245 miles

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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AY53 LEF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY53 LEF, 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 AY53 LEF registered?

AY53 LEF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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