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MV03 GJU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,632 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 101,605 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 78,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

centre chassis corroded,not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

centre chassis corroded,not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,633 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3.mm

o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 73,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3.mm

o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,624 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 67,176 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,176 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2009 63,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2006 31,445 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 GJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV03 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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