2006 Daihatsu Terios 1.5L Petrol · RY56 TWN

The 2024‑01‑23 MOT at 90,783 miles passed, but the record shows a maintenance trend that is worsening rather than improving. The tester flagged corroded suspension mounting areas and thin front brake pads, and noted slight binding on the front brakes, while earlier failures in 2023‑01‑09 and 2024‑01‑11 recorded more severe structural corrosion and additional brake‑related defects. Mileage has risen steadily from 59,672 miles in August 2016 to 90,783 miles in January 2024, averaging roughly 4,500 miles per year for a 20‑year‑old vehicle. The increase between the 2022‑01‑07 test at 80,567 miles and the 2023‑01‑09 test at 85,089 miles represents about 4,500 miles in a single year, indicating consistent use without major gaps in the documentation. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural integrity of the inner wings, sub‑frame and sill covers, paying close attention to the corrosion noted at the suspension mounting points and the rear suspension arm. The coil springs, which showed corrosion in the 2016 test, and the anti‑roll bar linkages, which exhibited excessive play in 2016, also merit a detailed visual and functional check. Finally, the front brake system requires scrutiny: pad thickness, disc pitting, and the condition of the brake hoses, especially the corroded ferrules on both sides, must be verified, along with any evidence of binding or excessive play in the suspension components.