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FY53 CPN

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CPN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,461 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,459 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake calliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,826 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,973 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle corroded whole underside

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,973 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg (gearbox mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle corroded whole underside

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,192 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,190 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,126 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 32,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,917 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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FY53 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FY53 CPN, 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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FY53 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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