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SJ53 MKU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,066 mi
Last recorded86,066 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,066 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mounting point in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,066 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mounting point in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,797 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,416 miles

vehicle chassis becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,142 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,587 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,399 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 MKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green 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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

SJ53 MKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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