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GU54 NZY

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 NZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 120,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

various repairs to chassis undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,574 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 119,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,484 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,750 miles

Both front outer CV boots cracking

Both front suspension arms rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,343 miles

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

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

Front suspension lower arms rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front outer CV boots cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2022 103,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front suspension lower arms rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front outer CV boots cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,569 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,931 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,858 miles

Near side chassis corroded near prescribed area

offside chassis corroded near prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,858 miles

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

Near side chassis corroded near prescribed area

offside chassis corroded near prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,627 miles

EML on during test

o/s/r inner chassis first skin is slightly correded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on during test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r inner chassis first skin is slightly correded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,076 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,062 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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GU54 NZY is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU54 NZY, 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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GU54 NZY is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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