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FV52 LDA

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LDA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area forward of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,587 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,133 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,541 miles

Central exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,116 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,843 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,835 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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FV52 LDA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV52 LDA, 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 FV52 LDA registered?

FV52 LDA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is FV52 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 LDA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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