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PF53 ETV

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ETV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail in center of the car have been welded and have corrosion near the plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread so low it has corrodes showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread on inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail in center of the car have been welded and have corrosion near the plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,751 miles

Emissions not tested due to high idle speed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,395 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,914 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,087 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 ETV is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PF53 ETV, 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 ETV is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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