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GJ03 FYZ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 FYZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all four coil springs have corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding by hand

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 119,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,629 miles

Engine MIL light indicates a fault

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL light indicates a fault

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,317 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg central. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg central. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,347 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,787 miles

rear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

underbody/chassis corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,610 miles

front tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

lower suspension arms corroded not to x/s at time of test.

outer cv boots perished not split at time of test.

underbody/chassis corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,655 miles

front brake pads getting low and brake discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

front coil springs corroded not broken at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots slightly perished not split at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 49,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,924 miles

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

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

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

all four coil springs are corroded

drivers front wiper blade is slightly smearing screen and splitt

rear seats at time of test have been removed and space being used as storage

tyre size 205 70 15

Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all four coil springs are corroded

drivers front wiper blade is slightly smearing screen and splitt

rear seats at time of test have been removed and space being used as storage

tyre size 205 70 15

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,250 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,557 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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GJ03 FYZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ03 FYZ, 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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GJ03 FYZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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