MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded (5.2.6)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside 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)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?
Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 LHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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