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NU53 CWA

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,950 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 35,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 29,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,085 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,443 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,355 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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NU53 CWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU53 CWA, 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 NU53 CWA registered?

NU53 CWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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