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RF03 BGX

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,252 mi
Last recorded107,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BGX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to vehicle structure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not retaining belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie rod mounting areas (upper & lower) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie rod mounting areas (upper & lower) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,070 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,337 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,335 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,771 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,564 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,141 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre chassis corroding,

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,040 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 38,422 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)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,450 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,347 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,360 miles

wear and corrosion on front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,795 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs inner surface

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,044 miles

sliight corrosion and pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,939 miles

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,651 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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RF03 BGX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF03 BGX, 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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RF03 BGX is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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