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OU53 UZJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,527 mi
Last recorded91,527 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UZJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

all prescribed slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play on steering / suspension

brake reading just passes

chassis heavily under sealed

under body corroded sill cover fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all prescribed slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play on steering / suspension

brake reading just passes

chassis heavily under sealed

under body corroded sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2016 87,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,406 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,706 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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OU53 UZJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU53 UZJ, 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 OU53 UZJ registered?

OU53 UZJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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