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MX53 YEC

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,398 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,308 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower wishbones starting to corode

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 YEC is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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