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FY53 CPO

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CPO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2024 84,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,920 miles

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

under body and suspension components covered in under seal

welding covered in under seal

Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill / arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside all rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,139 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside all rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 53,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,150 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear.

Both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tyre worn very close to the legal limit and deteriorating in the tread area.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,160 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The underside of the vehicle is covered in protective old oil.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 44,160 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The underside of the vehicle is covered in protective old oil.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,604 miles

Signs of an old water leak from around the water pump.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on the inner brake disc.

The fuel filler pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front anf offside front tyres showing some wear on the inner edges.

The nearside rear and offside rear trailing arms showing some heavy corrosion.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of an old water leak from around the water pump.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on the inner brake disc.

The fuel filler pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front anf offside front tyres showing some wear on the inner edges.

The nearside rear and offside rear trailing arms showing some heavy corrosion.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,325 miles

The front brake discs are showing some wear and the pads appear to be worn low.

The rear section of the exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,325 miles

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

The front brake discs are showing some wear and the pads appear to be worn low.

The rear section of the exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 30,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,231 miles

The front exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,756 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 27,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,864 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 CPO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CPO, 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 CPO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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