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NJ03 OTS

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 OTS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,293 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filler neck

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in outer c,v gaiters

front brake discs poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r shocker damp

suspension knocks

tyre pressures low

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,293 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)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filler neck

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in outer c,v gaiters

front brake discs poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r shocker damp

suspension knocks

tyre pressures low

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,440 miles

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to coil springs.

front drop link bushes poor condition.

rear suspension knocks.

slight wear rear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,381 miles

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

corrsion to coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

front drop link bushes poor condition.

rear suspension knocks.

slight wear rear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,608 miles

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in front outer c,v gaiters

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front brakes sticking slightly

front wishbone bushes poor condition

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

suspension knocks

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,139 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,426 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

slight wear to wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,057 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)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,057 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 29 Mar 2007 37,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,994 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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NJ03 OTS is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ03 OTS, 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 NJ03 OTS registered?

NJ03 OTS is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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