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FY55 XHB

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,077 mi
Last recorded54,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XHB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,027 miles

Offside outer sill ( non prescibed area )

rear valance corroded( non prescribed area )

Pass 14 May 2021 50,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 50,159 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / subfame /suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 49,115 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,975 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of sill and under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of sill and under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

petrol flap damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 24,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,897 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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FY55 XHB is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY55 XHB, 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 FY55 XHB registered?

FY55 XHB is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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