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SY53 UNW

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end holed and filled. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 65,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise chassis coated in paint stopping full checks

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,054 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,136 miles

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

front brake discs scored on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,185 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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SY53 UNW is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY53 UNW, 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 SY53 UNW registered?

SY53 UNW is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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