Daihatsu Terios (2005)
2005 Daihatsu Terios
CarHunch analysed 1,126 real MOT records for the 2005 Daihatsu Terios. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Daihatsu Terios falls short of the UK average with a 76.3% first-time pass rate, and more concerningly, over a third of these vehicles (34.6%) have encountered dangerous defects during their MOT history—a significant red flag for buyers. This reliability gap suggests the Terios is more prone to serious faults than typical cars of its age.
At nearly 60,000 miles on average, these Terios have moderate mileage for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 4.36 failures and 24.4 advisories per vehicle, indicating persistent mechanical issues beyond the dangerous category. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system, suspension, and steering components, as these are where the dangerous defects typically emerge on this model.
What to check before buying a 2005 Daihatsu Terios
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,124 | 76.3% | 4.37 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 76.5% | 4 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Daihatsu Terios vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Daihatsu Terios vehicles fall between 43,672 and 72,779 miles.
2005 Daihatsu Terios — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 261 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Daihatsu Terios
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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50.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.1%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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22.8%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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22.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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