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RF53 KZZ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KZZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 70,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassie leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

both cv boot perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,505 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,505 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,201 miles

Front brake disc lipped and worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 23,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,795 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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RF53 KZZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF53 KZZ, 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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RF53 KZZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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