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RO03 MJE

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,942 mi
Last recorded44,942 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MJE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper rear section arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 44,881 miles

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

Rear revers light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer side step mount rusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer side step mounting rusted

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,403 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 41,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,891 miles

Front Both cv boot starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,912 miles

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

engine mangement lamp on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general condition represents age of vehicle

temporary repair done on exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,771 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,969 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,969 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,379 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,263 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 MJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJE, 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 RO03 MJE registered?

RO03 MJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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