2003 Daihatsu Terios 1.3L Petrol · FV53 ARO
2003 Daihatsu Terios (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 79,806 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU TERIOS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV53 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 79,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV53 ARO Mileage History
- 16/07/202478,090 mi
- 24/07/202478,149 mi+59 mi
- 25/07/202579,777 mi+1,628 mi
- 01/09/202579,806 mi+29 mi
- 01/09/202579,806 mi
Average of roughly 1,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 ARO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Daihatsu Terios (FV53 ARO) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Tie rod nut loose (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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