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DG04 SMX

2004 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Terios58,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 SMX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 138,821 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe very rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front subframe and suspension parts corroding

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

vehicle is corroded in places but not excessive

Fail 9 Jan 2017 138,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front subframe and suspension parts corroding

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

vehicle is corroded in places but not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,523 miles

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,728 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front subframe corroded

would advise not to use due to condition on brake of pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2013 133,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 133,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 105,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,877 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,502 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 32,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2007 25,598 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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DG04 SMX is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 58,263 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 DG04 SMX, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG04 SMX registered?

DG04 SMX is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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