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SG53 DFN

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 DFN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,925 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,925 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,711 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

General underbody corrosion

Sidelight switch has a vague switching but not as bad to affect operation

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,007 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear. (alongside fuel tank and behind the fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,694 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect weld repair due to being coated in underseal .

Fail 15 Dec 2014 39,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect weld repair due to being coated in underseal .

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,446 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,561 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 34,557 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,759 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,979 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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SG53 DFN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG53 DFN, 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 SG53 DFN registered?

SG53 DFN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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