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EU53 LFF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LFF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 118,370 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,002 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,001 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm 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))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,878 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,447 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,738 miles

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

offside & nearside chasis corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,086 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,086 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,707 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,909 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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EU53 LFF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver 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 EU53 LFF, 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 EU53 LFF registered?

EU53 LFF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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