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OW52 DZF

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 DZF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 73,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 73,216 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective full of condensation both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cracked and sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed passenger side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covered in mud underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis /all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rear of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis /all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,662 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At panhard rod fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At gearbox x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and round to wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All of underside covered with underbody schutz.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with schutz. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight. (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray fitted to front.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material entire chassis covered by sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,986 miles

All underside corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,986 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)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

All underside corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,387 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,387 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,397 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 57,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,312 miles

Corrosion Midway along the offside Chassis rail

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,790 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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OW52 DZF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW52 DZF, 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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OW52 DZF is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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