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MX53 LRE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LRE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,019 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre have cuts to tread area and have 3.0 MM remaining

n/s front wheel close to sub frame??

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre have cuts to tread area and have 3.0 MM remaining

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,108 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear door check strap broken

Shallow cut to wall of nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,122 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,921 miles

(2d)Items within the vehicole which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should ideally be removed prior to the test, ie, boot items

(3.5.1f)the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)the offside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.6C.1e)the fluid level appears to be approaching the lower side of the reservoir,however,no minimum visual level can be seen,recommend checking or topping up.

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,921 miles

(2d)Items within the vehicole which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should ideally be removed prior to the test, ie, boot items

(3.5.1f)the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)the offside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.6C.1e)the fluid level appears to be approaching the lower side of the reservoir,however,no minimum visual level can be seen,recommend checking or topping up.

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,758 miles

(2d)Items of luggage left in the boot could be considered to prevent an mot test from being carried out if the nominated tester considers such action necessary,please ensure in future items are removed

(6.3)New legistlation forthcoming may require the number plates fitted to this vehicle to be changed for the next mot test

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,022 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 LRE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MX53 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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