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SJ04 LCN

2004 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,177 mi
Last recorded120,177 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Terios58,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 120,177 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,145 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brakes seized

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brakes seized

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,101 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r chassis legs slightlay corroded

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,638 miles

front brake pad/s approx 60 % worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pad/s approx 60 % worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,850 miles

Centre corrosion on rear wheel arches

both front tyres between 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)

both rear tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 91,252 miles

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

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

Centre corrosion on rear wheel arches

both front tyres between 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)

both rear tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,107 miles

corrosion on chassis legs and rear arches

Fail 18 Feb 2015 83,107 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion on chassis legs and rear arches

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 62,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,222 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2009 44,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,786 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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SJ04 LCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 58,263 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 SJ04 LCN, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ04 LCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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