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SJ53 MKN

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,441 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,164 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rubber perished

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

Rear inner bay corroded

slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,963 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,568 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,643 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 MKN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

SJ53 MKN is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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