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MT53 PCU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,258 mi
Last recorded41,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,258 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2011 38,131 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 24 May 2011 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 May 2010 34,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,991 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 30 May 2008 28,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 28,368 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 22,689 miles

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

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

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 PCU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 PCU, 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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What year was MT53 PCU registered?

MT53 PCU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 PCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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