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SJ53 FYF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FYF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,363 miles

underseal over welded chassis legs

Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 79,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 79,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,140 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions to be tested on retest

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,058 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,779 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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SJ53 FYF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ53 FYF, 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 SJ53 FYF registered?

SJ53 FYF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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