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MX53 LPC

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,247 mi
Last recorded92,247 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH BEHIND DOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 91,944 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ARCH BEHIND DOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH BEHIND DOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2023 75,642 miles

undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,636 miles

undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,252 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

under floor undertrays fitted

under sealed under side on repairs

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside welded and undersealed over. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes excessively corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to perrishing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 67,498 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to perrishing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,469 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,636 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 LPC 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 79.2%.

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 MX53 LPC, 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 LPC is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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