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BK53 KNX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KNX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,162 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 56,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,150 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,739 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,897 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,791 miles

Advise general corrosion.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,553 miles

Advise exhaust has slight blow.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,254 miles

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

offside rear tyre has stress cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,778 miles

advise both front tyres wearing close too legal limits on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 44,777 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise both front tyres wearing close too legal limits on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,959 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,670 miles

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

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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BK53 KNX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK53 KNX, 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 BK53 KNX registered?

BK53 KNX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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