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RJ53 FUT

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,303 mi
Last recorded173,303 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FUT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 173,303 miles

centre exh blow

Pass 7 Oct 2013 164,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 164,164 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,127 miles

gearbox pinion oil seal damp

n/s front bumper damaged

under engine cover

Pass 4 Oct 2011 147,934 miles

dip lights set at lowest setting

front brake hoses showing slight deteriation

front drop link bushes showing splits

front wishbone,rear bushes showing stress marks

o/s/f seat belt buckle hold up button missing

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along edge

rear axle panhard rod bush showing splits

tear in n/s/f tyre wall no cord showing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

dip lights set at lowest setting

front brake hoses showing slight deteriation

front drop link bushes showing splits

front wishbone,rear bushes showing stress marks

o/s/f seat belt buckle hold up button missing

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along edge

rear axle panhard rod bush showing splits

tear in n/s/f tyre wall no cord showing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 127,923 miles

ALL WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 90,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,912 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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RJ53 FUT is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ53 FUT, 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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What year was RJ53 FUT registered?

RJ53 FUT is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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