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SJ53 MLO

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MLO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 107,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,784 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis holed(chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis cross member holed (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,559 miles

Supplementary front running lamps fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,375 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard obligatory front position markers fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,749 miles

n/s/f discs worn and pitted on inside face

Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,804 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 MLO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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