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VU53 LWH

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LWH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,296 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 52,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member in front of lower arm mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,065 miles

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

Nearside chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,315 miles

both outer sills at rear corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,304 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle of chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,713 miles

chassis corrosion offside centre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,468 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 41,468 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,416 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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VU53 LWH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU53 LWH, 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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VU53 LWH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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