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MF52 ABZ

2002 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Terios65,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 ABZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,942 miles

All coil springs corroded

All tyres slightly perished

Engine management light on

Fuel cap seal splitting

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Rear wiper worn

n/s/r inner/outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,828 miles

Engine management light on

Front springs corroded

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine management light on

Front springs corroded

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,379 miles

Engine management light on

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,806 miles

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

Rear shockers weak

o/s sill corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear shockers weak

o/s sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,409 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,403 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,461 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,439 miles

Nearside 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 Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cantre chassis has slight corosion o/s and n/s

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

engine noisey

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres tread/sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

engine noisey

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres tread/sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,390 miles

faulty connection on n/s reg plate lamp

smaqll split on n.s wiper blade

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,571 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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MF52 ABZ is a 2002 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 65,607 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 MF52 ABZ, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF52 ABZ is a 2002 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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