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WA53 PKE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PKE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,489 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both rear spring mounts getting rusty

both rear suspension mounts getting ruty

gearbox mounts getting rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,489 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both rear spring mounts getting rusty

both rear suspension mounts getting ruty

gearbox mounts getting rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,488 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both gearbox mounts getting getting rusty

n/s/f c v boot perished

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both gearbox mounts getting getting rusty

n/s/f c v boot perished

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,878 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,693 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,688 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,166 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyres perrished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,177 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyres perrished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,140 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system & mountings getting rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,901 miles

both rear tyres perished

both c v boots perished

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both sides of chassis getting rusty

exhaust system getting very rusty

front suspension joints boots perished

o/s chassis near gearbox mount getting rusty

rear spring upper mounts getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,901 miles

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

both c v boots perished

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

both sides of chassis getting rusty

exhaust system getting very rusty

front suspension joints boots perished

o/s chassis near gearbox mount getting rusty

rear spring upper mounts getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,023 miles

both front bottom arms iner bushes perished

both front outer c v boots perished

both wiper rubbers poor

centre to rear exhaust joints rusty

o/s chassis near gearbox mount getting rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

rear springs upper mounts getting rusty

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 96,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

both front bottom arms iner bushes perished

both front outer c v boots perished

both wiper rubbers poor

centre to rear exhaust joints rusty

engine mil line on

o/s chassis near gearbox mount getting rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

rear springs upper mounts getting rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing on the sidewalls

Tailpipe slightly corroded

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres perishing on the sidewalls

Tailpipe slightly corroded

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,313 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,405 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 64,705 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,054 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,843 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 43,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,124 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WA53 PKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WA53 PKE, 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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WA53 PKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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