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GF55 AKG

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,193 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,961 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight play in rack end

Fail 4 Sep 2024 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight play in rack end

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 56,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,355 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2018 40,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 32,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,122 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,275 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,694 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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GF55 AKG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GF55 AKG, 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 GF55 AKG registered?

GF55 AKG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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