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HW04 BFA

2004 Daihatsu Terios

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,437 mi
Last recorded79,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Terios58,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BFA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under body has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,437 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under body has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,690 miles

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

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

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

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

under body of vehicle has heavy surface rust

Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various areas under body have heavy surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,130 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,585 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 66,574 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,738 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2020 60,243 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,487 miles

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

chassis has weld repairs covered in under seal

underside of vehicle coated in old oil

Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

chassis has weld repairs covered in under seal

underside of vehicle coated in old oil

Pass 11 May 2018 58,311 miles

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

corrosion mid chassis both sides

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 20 May 2017 54,103 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight brake bind (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear cracks in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,145 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight damage because of old age.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,188 miles

n/s/f tyre is getting near to 1.6 mm

o/s/r tyre is getting near to 1.6 mm

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,171 miles

rear brackes not checket because has drum brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,640 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has low tread. Slightly out of shape on the inner edge.Cuts on the outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has low tread. Slightly out of shape on the inner edge.Cuts on the outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,151 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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HW04 BFA is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 58,263 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 HW04 BFA, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW04 BFA is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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