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AF53 WNL

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,399 mi
Last recorded150,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WNL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 150,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough when going lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,030 miles

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

rear brakes could do with service/abjustment

Fail 3 Jan 2019 13,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear brakes could do with service/abjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,474 miles

Advise exhaust system deteriorated in places

Advise offside numberplate light bulb output reduced

Advise offside rear lamp unit has been repaired with tape

Advise slight buckle on nearside rear hub/wheel

Advise slight freeplay nearside front suspension top mount

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 129,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Advise exhaust system deteriorated in places

Advise offside numberplate light bulb output reduced

Advise slight buckle on nearside rear hub/wheel

Advise slight freeplay nearside front suspension top mount

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 116,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear bumper mounting has corrosion but does not affect vehicles structural integrity.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumper mounting has corrosion but does not affect vehicles structural integrity.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear on discs

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,487 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,411 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 45,794 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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AF53 WNL is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 62,208 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 AF53 WNL, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 WNL is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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