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DG03 MBU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 100,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,289 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,268 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres cracking and low tread

nearside mirror casing damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres cracking and low tread

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,771 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,196 miles

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

this vehicle has extensive surface corrosion to the underside

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

this vehicle has extensive surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 40,186 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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DG03 MBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG03 MBU, 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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What year was DG03 MBU registered?

DG03 MBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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