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HW55 AYL

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,842 mi
Last recorded61,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,161 miles

Nearside Front drop link starting to crack and perish

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drop link bushes starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front drop link starting to crack and perish

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drop link bushes starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,095 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 59,095 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,887 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 56,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Near side front steering track rod end joint dust cover cracking/perishing

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,508 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Near side front steering track rod end joint dust cover cracking/perishing

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 51,728 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 47,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,573 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 33,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,991 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,203 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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HW55 AYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HW55 AYL, 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 HW55 AYL registered?

HW55 AYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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