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J44 DRS

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,703 mi
Last recorded64,703 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 DRS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 64,703 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rubber bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s , front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s , o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 22 May 2026 64,703 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rubber bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s , front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s , o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 15 May 2025 64,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 62,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 62,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 70,188 miles

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

front and back suspension quite rusty

Pass 11 May 2022 61,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 61,027 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 60,677 miles

both outer sills tender

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

n/s front and rear doors are damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,444 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,588 miles

both rear tyres peirshed 205/70/15

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,632 miles

minor exhaust gas leak at center joint

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,351 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,419 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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J44 DRS is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Blue 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 J44 DRS, 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 J44 DRS registered?

J44 DRS is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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