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SG03 RVJ

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RVJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 109,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis near subframe and crossmember mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis near subframe and crossmember mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o\s and n\s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front o\s and n\s drop links fitted incorectly

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,287 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,272 miles

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

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,104 miles

Nearside Front binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,100 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward leaf spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 May 2016 68,661 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 68,661 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,438 miles

chassis n/s corroded

chassiso/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,633 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,269 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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SG03 RVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG03 RVJ, 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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SG03 RVJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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