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RO03 MHZ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MHZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 110,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspention arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear suspention arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank border line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

fuel filler pipe corroded

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,304 miles

fuel neck corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots perished

Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,292 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel neck corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,588 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,588 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,714 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,056 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,825 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,825 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,669 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,305 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,900 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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RO03 MHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RO03 MHZ, 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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RO03 MHZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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