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NL53 NGN

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,026 mi
Last recorded54,026 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NGN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 54,026 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wings corroded

number plates in window

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,992 miles

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

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

rear vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,263 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 32,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,170 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,153 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

moderate corrosion of rear axle mounting flanges

Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

moderate corrosion of rear axle mounting flanges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,146 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 18,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,269 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,122 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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NL53 NGN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL53 NGN, 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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What year was NL53 NGN registered?

NL53 NGN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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