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BF03 VFL

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VFL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,952 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 78,359 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s n/s both chassis corroded underneath corroded all front / rear suspension corroded bushes worn o/s n/s inner outer sills corroded o/s/r wheel arch corroded

underseal from underneath

Fail 24 May 2019 78,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front / rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s n/s both chassis corroded underneath corroded all front / rear suspension corroded bushes worn o/s n/s inner outer sills corroded o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 68,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S chassis badly corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Under body corrosion everywhere

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 68,446 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S chassis badly corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Under body corrosion everywhere

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 67,637 miles

brake pipes corroding

chassis badly corroding

coil springs corroding all round

fuel pipes corroding

under body corrosion everywhere

Pass 4 May 2016 66,668 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion to chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,048 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,729 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,674 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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BF03 VFL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF03 VFL, 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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BF03 VFL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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