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FY54 CXM

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 CXM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,598 miles

Corrosion in the offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 94,598 miles

Corrosion in the offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,738 miles

Body corroded in both rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 92,738 miles

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

Body corroded in both rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,339 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,599 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,302 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hub cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,757 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,562 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,694 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,530 miles

front number plate starting to peel on figures

Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front number plate starting to peel on figures

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,000 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,994 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,975 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,291 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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FY54 CXM is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY54 CXM, 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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FY54 CXM is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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