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WA53 WCF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,847 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 90,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank rusting (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front tyers at 2 m/m

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,585 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security gearbox mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,993 miles

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

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

headlamps have product on lens to convert to right hand drive

offside rear axle mount/bracket fouling lower arm

rear exhaust fouling tow bar bracket

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect left hand drive beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect left hand drive beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside rear axle mount/bracket fouling lower arm

rear exhaust fouling tow bar bracket

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 17,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,297 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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WA53 WCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA53 WCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 WCF registered?

WA53 WCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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