MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
low on fuel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
low on fuel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow middle of car (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in arch marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow in arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both sides (1.8)
Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wing (5.2.6)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)
Front under tray fitted
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
engine management light on dash board
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear indicator /lamp slight damage
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE TORN
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE TORN
Lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN53 VNU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 PN53 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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