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MT53 PBF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PBF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake minor bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake minor bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,788 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,531 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail by fuel tank X2 (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside chassis rail by silencer (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,432 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both centre chassis legs corroding

eml illuminated

front lower arms corroded

rear arm busshes wearing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both centre chassis legs corroding

eml illuminated

front lower arms corroded

rear arm busshes wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,220 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 33,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,016 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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MT53 PBF 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 75%.

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 MT53 PBF, 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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MT53 PBF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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