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DG55 BFL

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,591 miles

Offside Front Drivers floor holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drivers floor holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2024 116,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,758 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,758 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,481 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 105,481 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower offside sill damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions just met

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,930 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,908 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 85,392 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,891 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,354 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,103 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
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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DG55 BFL is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BFL, 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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DG55 BFL is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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