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SP53 TVM

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 TVM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracked on tread.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

repair to rear fog light

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

repair to rear fog light

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,597 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,820 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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SP53 TVM is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP53 TVM, 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 SP53 TVM registered?

SP53 TVM is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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