2006 Daihatsu Terios 1.5L Petrol · OU06 YFD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2024 at 136,870 miles passed without new defects, it followed a significant failure in late 2023. The 2023 failure highlighted multiple areas of concern including lighting, braking components, and suspension wear, suggesting that mechanical issues are only addressed when necessary to pass the annual inspection. At 136,870 miles over approximately twenty years, the Terios has averaged roughly 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a notable gap in the records between September 2019 and January 2021, during which the car covered over 5,000 miles. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady, with 3,104 miles driven between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests. This regular use suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary, despite the aging components. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis. The 2023 record explicitly identified corrosion on the integral body structure from front to back, although it had not yet breached through. Given the surface rust noted back in 2021, this corrosion is likely progressing and requires a thorough underbody check for thinning metal. Additionally, the anti-roll bar bushes and linkages have been flagged as worn in 2021 and 2023, indicating that the suspension components are nearing their service life. The braking system also requires close attention. The 2023 test flagged pitted and scored front brake discs alongside thin inner brake pads. While these were likely replaced following the failure, the buyer should verify the current condition of the discs and calipers for signs of neglect. The recurring presence of a damaged windscreen across 2021, 2023, and 2024 suggests a pattern of ignoring minor non-safety defects until they become a focal point.