At a Glance
The Daihatsu Fourtrak has 82 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Fourtrak (1984-2002) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 171K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Daihatsu Fourtrak common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Daihatsu Fourtrak generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT Failures
Every reason Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 16.98% |
| 2 | Tyre condition | 7.71% |
| 3 | Track rod end worn | 7.23% |
| 4 | Brake pads or linings worn | 7.23% |
| 5 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 4.12% |
| 6 | Driveshaft fault | 3.75% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 3.33% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.16% |
| 9 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.05% |
| 10 | Parking brake condition | 3.04% |
| 11 | Position lamp not working | 2.84% |
| 12 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.82% |
| 13 | Number plate lamp not working | 2.82% |
| 14 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.84% |
| 15 | Headlamp fault | 1.66% |
| 16 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 1.41% |
| 17 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.35% |
| 18 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.24% |
| 19 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 1.11% |
| 20 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.09% |
| 21 | Fog lamp not working | 0.95% |
| 22 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.92% |
| 23 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.91% |
| 24 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.86% |
| 25 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.82% |
| 26 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.78% |
| 27 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.77% |
| 28 | Stop lamp not working | 0.76% |
| 29 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.66% |
| 30 | Rear suspension fault | 0.56% |
| 31 | Front suspension fault | 0.55% |
| 32 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.55% |
| 33 | Front lamp not working | 0.55% |
| 34 | Chassis condition | 0.54% |
| 35 | Indicator fault | 0.54% |
| 36 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.38% |
| 37 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.38% |
| 38 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.35% |
| 39 | Brake caliper fault | 0.34% |
| 40 | Windscreen washer not working | 0.32% |
| 41 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.32% |
| 42 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.31% |
| 43 | Rear lamp not working | 0.30% |
| 44 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.29% |
| 45 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.29% |
| 46 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.29% |
| 47 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.28% |
| 48 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.27% |
| 49 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.25% |
| 50 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.25% |
| 51 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.25% |
| 52 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.24% |
| 53 | Drag link end worn | 0.22% |
| 54 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.21% |
| 55 | Seat belt condition | 0.21% |
| 56 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.20% |
| 57 | Horn not working | 0.19% |
| 58 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.19% |
| 59 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.19% |
| 60 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.16% |
| 61 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.16% |
| 62 | Engine oil leak | 0.15% |
| 63 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 64 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.15% |
| 65 | Passenger seat fault | 0.14% |
| 66 | Brake pedal fault | 0.13% |
| 67 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.12% |
| 68 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.12% |
| 69 | Towbar fault | 0.11% |
| 70 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.11% |
| 71 | Brake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 72 | Steering coupling worn | 0.11% |
| 73 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.10% |
| 74 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.09% |
| 75 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.09% |
| 76 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | 0.09% |
| 77 | Stub axle worn | 0.09% |
| 78 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.09% |
| 79 | Steering box fault | 0.09% |
| 80 | Steering damper fault | 0.09% |
| 81 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.08% |
| 82 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 83 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.08% |
| 84 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 85 | Exhaust leak | 0.08% |
| 86 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.07% |
| 87 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.07% |
| 88 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 89 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.07% |
| 90 | Suspension unit fault | 0.06% |
| 91 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 92 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.05% |
| 93 | Steering rack fault | 0.05% |
| 94 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 95 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 96 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 97 | Suspension coupling worn | 0.05% |
| 98 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 99 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 100 | Electrical switch fault | 0.04% |
| 101 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 102 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.04% |
| 103 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 104 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 105 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 106 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 107 | Speedometer fault | 0.04% |
| 108 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 109 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 110 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.04% |
| 111 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.04% |
| 112 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 113 | Spare wheel fault | 0.04% |
| 114 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 115 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 116 | Torque or reaction arm worn | 0.03% |
| 117 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 118 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 119 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.03% |
| 120 | Semaphore indicator fault | 0.03% |
| 121 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 122 | Brake fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 124 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.02% |
| 125 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.02% |
| 126 | Seat belt anchorage fault | 0.02% |
| 127 | Steering free play excessive | 0.02% |
| 128 | Brake servo fault | 0.02% |
| 129 | Dip switch fault | 0.02% |
| 130 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 131 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 132 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 133 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.02% |
| 134 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 135 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 136 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 137 | Access panel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 138 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 139 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 140 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 141 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 142 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 143 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 144 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 145 | Leaf spring slipper worn | 0.01% |
| 146 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 148 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 153 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 157 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 158 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 162 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 171 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 172 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 173 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Daihatsu Fourtrak, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Daihatsu Fourtrak problems?
Based on analysis of 171K Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 82 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Daihatsu Fourtrak generation has the most problems?
The Daihatsu Fourtrak Fourtrak (1984-2002) (1984–2002) has the highest number of identified common problems (119). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Daihatsu Fourtrak?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Daihatsu Fourtrak owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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