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PO53 UZD

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,363 mi
Last recorded55,363 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 UZD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 55,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Shocker mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside in very poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,880 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plate (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plate (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plate (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plate (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,869 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,018 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 28,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 19,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area around front suspension anchour points should be kept under observation due to corrosion

condition of nearside and offside front lower suspension arms due to corrosion

keep offside and nearside front sub-frame/chassis under observation due to corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,184 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 16,181 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 14,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 7,777 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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PO53 UZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PO53 UZD, 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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PO53 UZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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