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GJ05 LHX

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,109 mi
Last recorded93,109 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LHX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,109 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 93,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 86,422 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,394 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken at center (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe / chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill panel / rear 1/4 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 84,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 82,727 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise 2 coil sticks

rear brake service

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,282 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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GJ05 LHX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GJ05 LHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 LHX registered?

GJ05 LHX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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