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BN03 DZB

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DZB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,695 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,972 miles

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,972 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,831 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,778 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts close to wearbars on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,773 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts close to wearbars on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,681 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,675 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,576 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,179 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,213 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,188 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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BN03 DZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BN03 DZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 DZB registered?

BN03 DZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 DZB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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