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FL53 JBY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,191 mi
Last recorded74,191 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JBY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,191 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed in excess of 6% (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 62,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 56,749 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advise underpan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 41,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,386 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre perrishing small cuts on treads and slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish and small cuts on treads

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,679 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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FL53 JBY 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 95%.

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 FL53 JBY, 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 FL53 JBY registered?

FL53 JBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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