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DU03 LVY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LVY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 124,918 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis rails in inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision both sides rear belts very heavy corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,052 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 122,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO CHASSIS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,043 miles

Central exhaust slight leak

Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,043 miles

Central exhaust slight leak

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,343 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust rubber is split going on to back box

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rubber split.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from rear diff

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,504 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,711 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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DU03 LVY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU03 LVY, 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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DU03 LVY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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