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RF53 LBE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,329 mi
Last recorded85,329 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LBE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,329 miles

Nearside Front top mount cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,715 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Child sesat fitted to offside rear

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn 50%

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,077 miles

front brake pads worn 50%

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,032 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 LBE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green 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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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