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FE53 SZU

2003 Daihatsu Yrv

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Yrv48,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelYrv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,079 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,066 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 65,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2013 65,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 57,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,826 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 May 2009 23,320 miles

All four tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 23,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All four tyres cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wipers smearing slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 14,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 14,331 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,506 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Yrv?

Based on 40,200 MOT tests across 2,927 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,732
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,718
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,385
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,334
Registration plate lamp not working 956
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FE53 SZU is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Yrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,337 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 Yrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,732 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 SZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Yrv typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Yrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE53 SZU registered?

FE53 SZU is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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