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GJ53 VXA

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,894 mi
Last recorded139,894 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,894 miles

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

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

Offside Chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,744 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,136 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,135 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,921 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,228 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,249 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,034 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 7 Nov 2007 29,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,589 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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GJ53 VXA 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 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 GJ53 VXA, 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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GJ53 VXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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