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PK53 TSV

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,801 mi
Last recorded109,801 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TSV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,801 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,113 miles

Front front cross member radiator surpport corroding!

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn and starting to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray corroding!

vehicle chassis repairs and welding coated with underseal !

Fail 6 Nov 2021 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / trailing arm front mounting point! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ trailing arm front mounting point! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front cross member radiator surpport corroding!

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn and starting to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray corroding!

vehicle chassis repairs and welding coated with underseal !

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,535 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler neck

Corrosion on o/s front chassis leg

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front link bar bushes splitting

O/s front suspension arm bush splitting

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s sill closing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s sill closing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on fuel filler neck

Corrosion on o/s front chassis leg

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front link bar bushes splitting

O/s front suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,652 miles

Corrosion on box sections

Corrosion on exhaust

Play in n/s track rod end

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing next to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing next to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on box sections

Corrosion on exhaust

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,179 miles

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front suspension arms rear bushes becoming worn

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,241 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on tow bar

Front brakes dragging

Front suspension arms rear bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,241 miles

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

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

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on tow bar

Front brakes dragging

Front suspension arms rear bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,109 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s chassis rails

Corrosion on rear inner wings o/s & n/s

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting/cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,701 miles

Corrosion on n/s front chassis raik

Corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front n/s 89kg o/s 131kg (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion on n/s front chassis raik

Corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,151 miles

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bush perishing/cracking.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,856 miles

Corrosion on o/s chassis.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,944 miles

Corrosion on n/s chassis rail.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s?

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,659 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s inner face.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,072 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,531 miles

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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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PK53 TSV is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK53 TSV, 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 PK53 TSV registered?

PK53 TSV is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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