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HW05 DAU

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 DAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,905 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 85,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,066 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,305 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back plate but brake efficiency not impaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,947 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 53,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 53,282 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion NSR chassis

Pass 3 May 2018 47,248 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 41,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,829 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)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,722 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,949 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,291 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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HW05 DAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HW05 DAU, 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 HW05 DAU registered?

HW05 DAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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