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WJ53 YBC

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YBC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 116,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 113,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 113,325 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight seepage.

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight seepage.

Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

heavy coatin of underseal on chassis

Fail 10 Feb 2021 101,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.86 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.62% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 3.73% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 216 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing centre stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

heavy coatin of underseal on chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front ball joint lower boots deteriated.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,877 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes perished

rear.arm bushws perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)

eml.light.on.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight.blow.on.exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight.blow.on.exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,701 miles

chassis rail corroding on places.

front subframe and suspension arms corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chassis rail corroding on places.

front subframe and suspension arms corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,982 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,829 miles

Light corrosion to suspension componants

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,829 miles

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

Corrosion to centre chassis

Light corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,363 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,213 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,583 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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WJ53 YBC is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WJ53 YBC, 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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WJ53 YBC is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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