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MX53 LNO

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LNO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 103,521 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing local to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg local to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

Nearside Front Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to crack

Offside Front Track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from Nearside drivershaft seal on gearbox

Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

Nearside Front Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to crack

Offside Front Track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from Nearside drivershaft seal on gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,338 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,504 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,434 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 70,111 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,660 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,682 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,874 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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MX53 LNO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MX53 LNO, 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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MX53 LNO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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