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BU52 ZTF

2002 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,064 mi
Last recorded103,064 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Terios65,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZTF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 103,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,773 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,093 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 76,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general component corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,321 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rail / under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rail / under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,898 miles

Both front chassis rails corroding, Both rear upper inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,309 miles

suspension components corroding,suspension bushes wearing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,295 miles

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

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

suspension components corroding,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,324 miles

suspension components+chassis members corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components,

near side rear tyre wall starting to split,

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,010 miles

o/s main chassis corroding,front wishbones corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 20,084 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BU52 ZTF is a 2002 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 65,607 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 BU52 ZTF, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 ZTF is a 2002 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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