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NU04 FDF

2004 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Terios58,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 FDF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,487 miles

chassis shows signs of corrosion but not affecting strength

various suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,301 miles

Corrosion starting behind both headlamps (inner wheel arch area).

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 Both sides lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion starting behind both headlamps (inner wheel arch area).

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 Both sides lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,123 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 74,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,625 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 73,620 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,991 miles

[Advise chassis corroded o/s]

[Both inner sills corroded]

[Front brake discs in poor condition on inside]

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,568 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arms and sub frame corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,296 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arms and sub frame corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,148 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,148 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,622 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 21,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NU04 FDF is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 NU04 FDF, 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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NU04 FDF is a 2004 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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