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FH53 MKU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,492 mi
Last recorded47,492 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 47,492 miles

n/s rear outer sill signs of slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,780 miles

n/s rear outer sill signs of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,507 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 43,505 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,917 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS RAILS.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,443 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BOTTOM BALLJOINTS DAMP WITH GREASE.

SPLITS ON ALL FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,844 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,155 miles

SOME CORROSION ON NEARSIDE CHASSIS RAIL.BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM LOWER BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE.VERY SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,424 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 25,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,203 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,182 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,967 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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FH53 MKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH53 MKU, 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 FH53 MKU registered?

FH53 MKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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