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FE53 SZR

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,838 miles

Chassis legs corroded.

brake pipescorroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Chassis legs corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,436 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,632 miles

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)

Offside chassis rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear x2 tyres perrished

towbar removed

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside chassis rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear x2 tyres perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,663 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

chassis rusty

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,984 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,707 miles

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)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 32,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,844 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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FE53 SZR is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE53 SZR, 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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FE53 SZR is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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