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DN53 HGU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HGU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has plates welded at various points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear no rear seat or belt fitted in rear

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis has been welded in various points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear no seat or belt

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,677 miles

drivers view poor/requires windows/mirrors cleaning

Fail 19 Sep 2020 57,677 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip sicker coming away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers view poor/requires windows/mirrors cleaning

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,940 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 52,940 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,633 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,908 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 24,253 miles

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,546 miles

MIL light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 13,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,602 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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DN53 HGU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DN53 HGU, 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 DN53 HGU registered?

DN53 HGU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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