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FV53 ASX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ASX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,295 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,431 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 52,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 43,299 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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FV53 ASX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV53 ASX, 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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FV53 ASX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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