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LJ53 HTY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,500 miles

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.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 113,046 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,213 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,583 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,407 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,563 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,171 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,812 miles

welding repairs to chassis

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,279 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,560 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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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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