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NU05 EBA

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,012 mi
Last recorded53,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 EBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see both sides towards hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see both; front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced see inner sills. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced see inner step and arch area. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 52,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp is defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches have been repaired, obscured by shultz/filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; inner step towards sill and chassis, obscured by shultz/filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight damage evident also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills have been replaced, obscured by shultz/filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker turret mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker turret mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches have been repaird, obscured by shultz/filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see attached and surrounding components also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and under body is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced see chassis leg, obscured by shultz/filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,012 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis to inner sill support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear of arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both central chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front both inner arches corroded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 50,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,984 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,969 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,959 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,945 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2012 28,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,641 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 18,517 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,094 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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NU05 EBA 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 NU05 EBA, 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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NU05 EBA is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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