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LJ53 UBG

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UBG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 111,526 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,798 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,817 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,089 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 83,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,918 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,918 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,203 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 UBG 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 LJ53 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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