MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has cut in tread no cords exposed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has cut in tread no cords exposed
Engine management light staying on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Large metal under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspecin fully.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?
Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PF53 ETU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PF53 ETU, 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 PF53 ETU registered?
PF53 ETU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is PF53 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for PF53 ETU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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