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DX53 TXF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TXF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 105,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,295 miles

logged on and off as clicked wrong button on retest

Fail 5 Dec 2016 97,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH CHASSIS RAILS

ADVISE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ARMS

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,354 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 84,865 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,753 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,321 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,321 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,407 miles

all tyres are slightly perished.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,407 miles

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

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

all tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,283 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,186 miles

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

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 TXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DX53 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

DX53 TXF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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