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MF04 TZU

2004 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,215 mi
Last recorded115,215 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Terios58,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 TZU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 115,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,746 miles

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

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

Under body of vehicle is heavily was oiled

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,545 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 106,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,153 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR MAIN SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE SHOWING AGE WEAR

VECHILE IS WAXOYLED UNDERSIDE[HEAVILY]

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,082 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Both rear tyres have age related cracking to tread and sidewalls

Underbody heavily wax oiled

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,082 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Both rear tyres have age related cracking to tread and sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,297 miles

near & offside mid chassis legs have moderate corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,297 miles

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

near & offside mid chassis legs have moderate corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,629 miles

Light underbody corrosion to front and rear chassis / inner wheel arches light corrosion

Nearside and offside rear torsion bar bushes to axle detaching

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,529 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS BINDING BUT BRAKE EFFORTS ARE AS REQUIRED

Fail 13 Feb 2013 63,336 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,352 miles

BOTH FRONT CV GAITOR BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK

ENGINE MAN WARNING LAMP ON

REAR AXLE BEAM LOWER BUSHES DETACHING

REQUIRES FULL UNDERBODY PRESSURE CLEAN DUE TO DIRT TO UNDERNEATH VEHICLE

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,124 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,124 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,819 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE [1;6MM]

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,819 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE [1;6MM]

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,467 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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MF04 TZU is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 58,263 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 MF04 TZU, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF04 TZU is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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