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WG53 UZM

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,128 mi
Last recorded102,128 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UZM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,128 miles

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

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

all underside heavily corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2025 102,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,208 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Have slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Fail 7 Jun 2023 89,208 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at rear of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Have slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,106 miles

light corrosion underside and suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,971 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,475 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,019 miles

cv-boot perishing

slight perishing tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,019 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

cv-boot perishing

slight perishing tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,677 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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WG53 UZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG53 UZM, 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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WG53 UZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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