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FE53 SZY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,721 mi
Last recorded107,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,721 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

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

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front chassis has some corrosion

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front chassis has some corrosion.

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front chassis has some corrosion

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front chassis has some corrosion.

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 94,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,456 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underside components corroded including all brake pipes reccomend claen and grease

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 58,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,256 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)

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 SZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE53 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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