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EX55 XEC

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,946 mi
Last recorded28,946 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 28,946 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 27,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,406 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 22,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 18,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 8,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,434 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 XEC 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

EX55 XEC is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is EX55 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 XEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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