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EX55 XDL

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,470 mi
Last recorded133,470 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 133,470 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,233 miles

Front Exhaust section leaking (Cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 88,531 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,060 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,063 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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EX55 XDL is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX55 XDL, 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 EX55 XDL registered?

EX55 XDL is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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