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HW53 FND

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FND
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / seat belt mount TWO places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg / trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle getting very rusty in places

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe, rear mount / chassis leg BOTH sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 69,195 miles

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side radiator mount area holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,809 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,799 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs are badly corroded.

the centre chassis on both sides is corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,831 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,609 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,554 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 39,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 39,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,817 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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HW53 FND is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HW53 FND, 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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HW53 FND is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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