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PF53 ETU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,389 mi
Last recorded138,389 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ETU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 138,379 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 121,393 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,356 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,691 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 104,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,754 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in tread no cords exposed

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,667 miles

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.

Pass 10 May 2010 88,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,930 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,144 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,716 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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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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PF53 ETU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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