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NL53 NGX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NGX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,462 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,462 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 42,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,878 miles

advise all rear brake pipes corroded

advise all tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2010 25,878 miles

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

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

advise all rear brake pipes corroded

advise all tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,309 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 NGX 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 78.6%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

NL53 NGX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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