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AO03 AZL

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,631 mi
Last recorded53,631 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AZL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 53,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,272 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 41,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,602 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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AO03 AZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO03 AZL, 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 AO03 AZL registered?

AO03 AZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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