2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 46.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.1%
Failed or needed repairs53.9%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength17.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.2%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced8.4%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits8.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.3%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed5.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension51.7%
  2. Body & chassis36.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks34.3%
  4. Lights & electrics18.5%
  5. Brakes16.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags10.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Daihatsu Terios?

In 2024, 46.1% of 2004 Daihatsu Terios cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Daihatsu Terios?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Daihatsu Terios reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).