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AV53 UMT

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,681 mi
Last recorded65,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UMT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 65,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2024 64,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 63,314 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 63,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 62,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

off side front sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 60,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 60,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 58,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,522 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seal repaired and covered in undersealed

Offside Rear Seal repaired and covered in undersealed

Rear Diff undersealed

Rear Suspension undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear 1/4 support panel corroded and holed within 30cm of rear bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor/wheel arch join corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear1/4 panel support corroded and holed within 30cm of rear bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill support panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,904 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,904 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,783 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,916 miles

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,652 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 20,652 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,532 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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AV53 UMT is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AV53 UMT, 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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AV53 UMT is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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