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DE53 HBL

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

66,265 mi
Last recorded66,265 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HBL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 66,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 64,746 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs chassis legs \inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 64,744 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs chassis legs \inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,336 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner\ outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 63,331 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner\ outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,966 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,354 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 59,106 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 57,437 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,681 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,836 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,229 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,308 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,127 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,952 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 14,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DE53 HBL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DE53 HBL, 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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DE53 HBL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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