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DG55 BFE

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BFE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,954 miles

mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mil light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper split on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,465 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,167 miles

light scratches on windscreen

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

light scratches on windscreen

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,400 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
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DG55 BFE is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG55 BFE registered?

DG55 BFE is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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