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WF53 LDJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LDJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,470 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,564 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,476 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,750 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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WF53 LDJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WF53 LDJ, 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 WF53 LDJ registered?

WF53 LDJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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