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MV03 GHZ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,821 mi
Last recorded116,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GHZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,821 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 116,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,754 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 114,754 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 110,196 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont sit between 2500rpm /3000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,058 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,058 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,026 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 104,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel by (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel by (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel by (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel by (2.4.A.3)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,892 miles

both front suspension coil springs

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing

offside and nearside chassis rails heavily corroded - recommend repair

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside & nearside chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,183 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,222 miles

all round springs coreded

blades smaery

chips in front screen

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all round springs coreded

blades smaery

chips in front screen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,697 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,971 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,712 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,434 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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MV03 GHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV03 GHZ, 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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MV03 GHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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