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NL03 JMX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,074 mi
Last recorded136,074 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 JMX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr and osr inner wings (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os chassis (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear of front subframe ns and os (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at nsf (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr and osr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion noted in genral on underside of vehicle suspension components and front sub frame

corrosion noted on offside and nearside sills and drivers door and offside front wing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 121,287 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion noted in genral on underside of vehicle suspension components and front sub frame

corrosion noted on offside and nearside sills and drivers door and offside front wing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,703 miles

nearside rear diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,533 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NL03 JMX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NL03 JMX, 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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NL03 JMX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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