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HW55 JAO

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 100,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 99,615 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 99,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,796 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded /holed

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front floor corroded /holed

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,194 miles

20% imbalance across front axle

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer --also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play replace soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,028 miles

exhaust cat flange heavily corroded

osf door check mechanism broken

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,716 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 48,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,947 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,964 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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HW55 JAO is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HW55 JAO, 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 HW55 JAO registered?

HW55 JAO is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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