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BD53 LVJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LVJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 144,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 May 2022

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,545 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUSTY

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ALSO ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 132,641 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

heavy corrosion under neath vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2020 132,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

heavy corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 116,239 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 101,912 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,529 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

eml light on

Pass 1 May 2015 72,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 60,056 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,045 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,316 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,512 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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BD53 LVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD53 LVJ, 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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BD53 LVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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