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OY55 DFO

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,391 mi
Last recorded78,391 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DFO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,341 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))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 72,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,842 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,828 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,466 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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OY55 DFO is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY55 DFO, 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 OY55 DFO registered?

OY55 DFO is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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