2005 Daihatsu Terios · 1,362 MOT tests
2005 Daihatsu Terios reliability
2005 Daihatsu Terioss fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Terios years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 80,386
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,362
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 25.8% of tests fail here (238% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Daihatsu Terios
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure25.8%
- Suspension22.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks16.6%
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Brakes9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 11.09%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.87%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 6.83%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.61%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 6.24%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.36%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.56%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.08%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.56%)
Is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios reliable?
2005 Daihatsu Terioss fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Terios years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Daihatsu Terios MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (11.09% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.87% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (6.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Daihatsu Terios have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Daihatsu Terios shows 80,386 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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