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FE03 PFX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,582 mi
Last recorded144,582 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 139,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,412 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r outer hub casing wet from fluid leak suspect gear oil from diff

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r outer hub casing wet from fluid leak suspect gear oil from diff

Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,527 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse light lense damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse light lense damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 125,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 125,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 119,944 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nsr axle slight seeping

Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 108,091 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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FE03 PFX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FE03 PFX, 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 FE03 PFX registered?

FE03 PFX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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