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EK53 WEJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,878 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,171 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,449 miles

N/S Rear window damaged

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S Rear window damaged

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

Pass 13 May 2014 64,018 miles

N/S Rear window damaged

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

Some corrosion starting to become present on vehicle chassis

Pass 18 May 2013 57,893 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 50,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,952 miles

N/S Rear quater window damaged

Fail 18 May 2011 43,951 miles

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

N/S Rear quater window damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 36,929 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre.

suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 21 May 2009 29,251 miles

Rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 20 May 2008 22,563 miles

Front tyres starting to scrub edges slightly

N/S Rear quater window broken

Pass 23 May 2007 15,213 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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EK53 WEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK53 WEJ, 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 EK53 WEJ registered?

EK53 WEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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