2000 Daihatsu Terios — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Daihatsu Terios passed 65.8% of its 287 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (28.1% fail rate), the 2000 Terios comes out 6.0pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, body, structure & corrosion and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 21.3% of all tests — 3.8 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, chassis condition and joints — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 67 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Terios fails 30.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 32.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 37.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.3% | 61 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 50 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.4% | 27 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.6% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 67 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 52 |
| 3 | Joints | 26 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 24 |
| 5 | Wipers | 22 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.5% | 119 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 32.1% | 92 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.7% | 65 |
| 4 | Tyres | 20.9% | 60 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.2% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 21 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 84 | 30.9% |
| 60-90k | 127 | 35.4% |
| 90-120k | 57 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 32.5% |
| 2022 | 65 | 33.9% |
| 2023 | 57 | 35.1% |
| 2024 | 47 | 34.0% |
| 2025 | 35 | 37.1% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Terios
On a 2000 Terios, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (21.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (17.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Emissions & environmental (9.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Daihatsu Terioss pass their MOT?
65.8% of the 287 2000 Daihatsu Terios MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Daihatsu Terios?
Suspension, recorded in 21.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (17.4%).
Does the 2000 Terios get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.9% in the 30-60k band to 29.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 287 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.