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FG55 FHX

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,750 mi
Last recorded68,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FHX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 68,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shock absorbers casings corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,845 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER SIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,733 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs badly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,113 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 20,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 11,262 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 6,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,811 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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FG55 FHX is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG55 FHX, 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 FG55 FHX registered?

FG55 FHX is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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