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KG53 SZJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,819 mi
Last recorded107,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 SZJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, repair is poorly welded and breaking away. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

other welding repairs have been undertaken and have been poorly repaired. welding not to a good standard.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 103,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished perished and lots of small splits

Offside Rear tyre perished perished and lots of small splits

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassi corroded offside (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rearchassis corroded nearside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside /offside chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,636 miles

rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

very slight exhaust blow from clamp showing age

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,059 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,496 miles

chassis leg n/s/ showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,956 miles

front tyres wearing close to minimum treadf depth of 1.6mm

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,956 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing close to minimum treadf depth of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,485 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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KG53 SZJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KG53 SZJ, 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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KG53 SZJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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