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PN53 VNK

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,894 mi
Last recorded129,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VNK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various oil leaks in and around engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2018 126,120 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 126,120 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides,center and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 104,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2015 76,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,693 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,323 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,822 miles

all tyre walls perished & cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,822 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre walls perished & cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,284 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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PN53 VNK is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black 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 PN53 VNK, 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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PN53 VNK is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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