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RO03 MJU

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 91,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Repairs to centre chassis legs are covered in underseal

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion throughout undercarriage of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of vehicle along inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,082 miles

Corrosion through out under carriage of vehicle

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,705 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre excessivly perished on outer sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,705 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre excessivly perished on outer sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,331 miles

All tyres are perished on outer sidewalls but no cord or ply exposed

Exhaust back box mounting rubber partly broken but exhaust still supported

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

all tyres are perished on outer sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 13 May 2013 70,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 68,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,334 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 60,246 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 60,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,884 miles

n/s wiper blade torn, but still clearing screen

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 MJU 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 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 RO03 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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