MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay rod missing
fuel pipes corroded
oil or other fluid sprayed on under body and all component masking possible other leaks and faults.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken in adequately seated (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (poorly repaired) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay rod missing
fuel pipes corroded
oil or other fluid sprayed on under body and all component masking possible other leaks and faults.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipe corroding due attention
bonnet stay rod missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipe corroding due attention
bonnet stay rod missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member split (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre chassis split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler neck corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear radius arm mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wipers deteriorated
welding repairs to chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion rear hose ferrals
front tyres starting to get low
rear tyres perishing and cracking
both rear tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear outer seat belt buckle protective casing damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear outer seat belt buckle protective casing damaged
wiper blades starting to perish
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 HTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 LJ53 HTY, 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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LJ53 HTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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