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HW03 GKZ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 GKZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,315 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 49,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 40,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 38,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,810 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,879 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box...(top) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,463 miles

advise that the rear tyre are starting to perrish on the side walls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,465 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,237 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 9,237 miles

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

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

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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HW03 GKZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HW03 GKZ, 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 HW03 GKZ registered?

HW03 GKZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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