2007 Daihatsu Terios 1.5L Petrol · WR56 EOZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass in October 2025 at 113,578 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant shift from mechanical wear to structural instability. The failure in September 2025, just 44 miles prior to the pass, revealed excessive corrosion on the rear suspension mounting areas and the sills. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the presence of structural corrosion in these prescribed areas is a critical concern that requires close monitoring to prevent further degradation. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 113,578 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy daily commuting, which explains the relatively odometer. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 4,693 miles, indicating a consistent pattern of low use. Such low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and environmental-related rust due to the vehicle standing, rather than friction-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and rear suspension points to ensure the corrosion identified in the 2025 failure has been properly treated rather than merely masked. The history shows a recurring issue with front suspension components, specifically the drive shaft boots and anti-roll bar linkages which were flagged in 2023 and 2024. These faults indicate that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life due to age. Check for grease leakage around the CV boots and play in the suspension arm bushes, as these have proven to be points of failure for this specific vehicle.