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AU05 ZMV

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZMV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,144 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 72,132 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 69,229 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 66,832 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working including high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir was EMPTY (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,846 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 60,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid section of chassis member excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid section of chassis member corroded but not yet excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 58,353 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both - Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,253 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 56,253 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light illumintated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,698 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,969 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,532 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge and are close to legatl limit

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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AU05 ZMV is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,601 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 AU05 ZMV, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU05 ZMV is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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