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FE03 PHX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PHX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 46,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cups both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corroded underbody

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting gearbox cross member marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cups both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corroded underbody

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,449 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing Rear seats folded down and unable to test (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle in a corroded state and all rubber gaiters perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle on a poor general corroded and dirty state

Fail 20 Aug 2021 40,272 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and out sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle on a poor general corroded and dirty state

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,660 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 35,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,977 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 27,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,040 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion to n/s/r chassis member

corrosion to o/s/r chassis member

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,987 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,947 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,018 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,778 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 PHX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE03 PHX, 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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FE03 PHX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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