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AV03 ZVJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,696 mi
Last recorded65,696 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,696 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens been repaired (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,449 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,334 miles

underneath has been welded and undersealed to a very high standard

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cuts to tread (no cords or ply seen)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cuts to tread (no cords or ply seen)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,307 miles

front inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,531 miles

Front brake pads (inner) appear to be wearing low

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder tread wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,581 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.Check soon replace when needed

rear wiper split

towball cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,663 miles

bellypan fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2007 13,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bellypan fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,468 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 ZVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV03 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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