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AV55 JLX

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JLX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 106,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle bo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rust on underside and suspension

Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers cracked - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

suspension rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,334 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

judder from steering

n/s chassis rusty advise repair

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,982 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s chassis rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,055 miles

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2018 91,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front and o/s/r tyres 3mm 215/50/17

Pass 24 May 2017 90,492 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 90,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 88,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 88,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 82,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,390 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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AV55 JLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV55 JLX, 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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What year was AV55 JLX registered?

AV55 JLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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