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BG03 UZY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,328 mi
Last recorded99,328 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 99,328 miles

prescribed areas repairs covered in underseal

underbody components corroded not considered excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 98,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,801 miles

underbody area/s corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,558 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding in door shut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,529 miles

underbody covered in mud

suspension bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion to prescribed areas

Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,529 miles

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

slight corrosion to prescribed areas

suspension bushes deteriorating

underbody covered in mud

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,005 miles

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play excessive in and out movement (2.6.2)

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play has excessive in out movement (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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 cracked in tread and side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread and side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front bottom arm bushes perished

front anti roll link bushes perished

fuel filler cap seal splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis leg corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,794 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in n/s/r half-shalf

o/s chassis member starting to corrode as marked

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,794 miles

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

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

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

movement in n/s/r half-shalf

o/s chassis member starting to corrode as marked

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,821 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 80,043 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,578 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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BG03 UZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG03 UZY, 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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BG03 UZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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