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MW52 VEK

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VEK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,665 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 8 Feb 2013 61,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbone corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,407 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbone corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,267 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 49,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,195 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,543 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 26 Jan 2006 21,012 miles

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

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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MW52 VEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW52 VEK, 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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MW52 VEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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