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KJ53 LUP

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,541 mi
Last recorded191,541 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LUP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 191,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 176,981 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 176,412 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 160,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 160,807 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 144,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 144,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,202 miles

front lower arm bushes perrishing

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 130,200 miles

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

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

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

front lower arm bushes perrishing

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,912 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,614 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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KJ53 LUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ53 LUP, 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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KJ53 LUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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