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DX53 TWN

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,695 mi
Last recorded52,695 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TWN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,695 miles

Rear Both rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,768 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 40,404 miles

Front Lower suspension arm, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Dec 2017 40,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower suspension arm, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,327 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 38,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 35,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 31,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,844 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,415 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 17,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,731 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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DX53 TWN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue 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 DX53 TWN, 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 DX53 TWN registered?

DX53 TWN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DX53 TWN safe to buy?

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