2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate and common faults

333 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 333 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.3%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.3%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.2%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.9%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis35.4%
  2. Suspension29.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks27.9%
  4. Lights & electrics15.6%
  5. Brakes10.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Steering4.2%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2005 Daihatsu Terios?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2005 Daihatsu Terios cars passed their MOT first time, across 333 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Daihatsu Terios?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2005 Daihatsu Terios reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).