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DU03 LXA

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,561 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been welded and coated with underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,325 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 95,312 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,797 miles

extensive underside corrosion and patched repairs

Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

extensive underside corrosion and patched repairs

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,439 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s chasis corroded

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush detioriated

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,407 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s chasis corroded

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush detioriated

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,719 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,719 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

large hole in rear exhaust section (causing emmissions problem)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,277 miles

Both c/v boots cracked

Bush deteriorated in rear panhard rod but no play

Corrosion to chassis rails in places

Cracking to o/s/f tyre

Front tyres on wear bands on inner edge

O/S/F suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but no play

Slight bind to front brakes

Track rod end dust covers deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,050 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,323 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 LXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LXA, 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 DU03 LXA registered?

DU03 LXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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