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AV03 MZG

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MZG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 141,729 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,451 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 131,397 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wing mount area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front calliper damp

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported to rear exhaust joint (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,024 miles

both chassis members corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,970 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside chassis corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside chassis corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,995 miles

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 17 Mar 2015 117,924 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,373 miles

nearside and offside centre chassis corroded

nearside front brake binding

Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside centre chassis corroded

nearside front brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,132 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm.....225/55R17

Fail 23 Feb 2013 104,989 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2mm.....225/55R17

Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 73,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,109 miles

new front pads fitted

windscreen chip outside swept area

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,977 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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AV03 MZG is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV03 MZG, 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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AV03 MZG is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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