2005 Daihatsu Terios 1.3L Petrol · YK05 VXG

The 2005 Daihatsu Terios passed its most recent MOT on 18 April 2026 at 101,336 miles, confirming that it remains roadworthy despite recorded advisories on suspension arm pins, bushes and a slight rear wheel bearing play. The series of tests from 2022 onward shows a shift from multiple failures in 2021 and 2022 to consistent passes in 2024, 2025 and 2026, indicating a stable or improving maintenance record. At 21 years old the vehicle has accumulated 101,336 miles, averaging about 4,800 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests periods of limited use or standing. The mileage record shows a jump of roughly 4,700 miles between the 2019 and 2020 tests, and a further increase of 3,300 miles in the following year, while earlier intervals remained relatively flat, indicating that the car was driven intermittently rather than continuously. A buyer should focus on the recurring suspension and drivetrain issues, examining the condition of the front and rear suspension arm pins, bushes and the rear wheel bearing for excessive play or binding. The repeated failures of constant velocity joint boots on both sides point to potential ingress of dirt, so the boots and joints must be inspected for wear. Corrosion on the offside front vehicle structure and the corroded coil springs noted in earlier tests should be assessed for integrity, as should any previous structural repairs that reduced rigidity. Brake binding and tyre wear close to the legal limit have been flagged in earlier records, warranting a close check of brake calipers, discs and tyre tread depth. Overall, the vehicle presents a mixed history with recent stability but lingering mechanical advisories, so a thorough in‑person inspection of suspension components, CV joints, structural rust, exhaust leaks and brake condition is essential before purchase.