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FV53 YUE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,897 mi
Last recorded108,897 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 108,893 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 106,660 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced l/h chassis rail excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength r/h rear outer sill excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 80,041 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Side wall. ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 51,301 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow wax (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow wax (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,078 miles

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 9 Dec 2011 47,362 miles

n s f headlamp aim slightly high

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

under car covered in black under seal

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN RACK ON NEARSIDE, NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ?

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,712 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 YUE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

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

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