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FV53 YUB

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,960 mi
Last recorded128,960 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 128,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 123,420 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 123,414 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 113,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 105,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 105,909 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 98,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 65,241 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,115 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive &^ rear all chassis soft but no holes (2.4.A.3)

MIL on.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On all Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 64,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,487 miles

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

adv management light on

Pass 5 May 2012 59,054 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 59,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,362 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,716 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2007 446,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,240 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 YUB is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YUB, 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 FV53 YUB registered?

FV53 YUB is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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