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SG53 LHH

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,122 mi
Last recorded83,122 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,122 miles

Coil spring corroded springs corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os/f ns/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underbody has corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded springs corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os/f ns/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underbody has corrosion in various places

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,998 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os/f ns/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/f os/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion in various places rear axle and various other components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded os/f ns/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/f os/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion in various places rear axle and various other components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting on trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,109 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,457 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,440 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,989 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within seat mounts (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,989 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within seat mounts (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within seat mounts (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,523 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,882 miles

scraping noise from offside during road test (brake test)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,862 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 LHH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LHH, 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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SG53 LHH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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