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BF03 XTH

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XTH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 108,539 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 10% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded by suspension mounting in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,989 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

Both front chassis' corroded

Coolant leak

Front crossmember corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 105,986 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front chassis by front subframe mountings corroded

Coolant leak

Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

Front crossmember corroded

Front subframe corroded

General underbody corrosion

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 Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,662 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

General underbody and chassis corrosion

OSR chassis in wheel arch corroded

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

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,601 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear chassis corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

General underbody and chassis corrosion

OSR chassis in wheel arch corroded

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

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,321 miles

Both chassis show signs of corrosion

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR chassis in wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both chassis show signs of corrosion

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR chassis in wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,762 miles

Both chassis rails show signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded in wheel arch

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both chassis rails show signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded in wheel arch

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,998 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Front subframe shows signs of corosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,806 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Front subframe shows signs of corosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 92,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 90,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,001 miles

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Metal undertray corroded

n/s chassis badly corroded

o/s chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Metal undertray corroded

n/s chassis badly corroded

o/s chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS chassis shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 75,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS chassis shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,753 miles

OS chassis shows signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2013 68,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OS chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 62,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2011 56,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,768 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,485 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 XTH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF03 XTH, 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 XTH is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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