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MW03 GZE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GZE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,479 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis rotted within 30cm of seatbelt mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear wiper split

reverse light inoperative

Pass 24 May 2017 93,880 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 May 2017 93,880 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arches (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,979 miles

scratch on windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,789 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight play in both rear half shafts

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,863 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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MW03 GZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW03 GZE, 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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MW03 GZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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