MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
vehicle has age related rust underneath
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both bottom sill has corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear lamp lense is cracked
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
emmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing
offside rear lamp lense cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear lamp unit cracked
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre is close to legal limits on inner edge & cracking in tread
offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge & cracking in tread
offside rear lamp unit cracked
offside rear tyre is slightly cracking in tread
offside track rod has slight play
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre is close to legal limits on inner edge & cracking in tread
offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge & cracking in tread
offside rear lamp unit cracked
offside rear tyre is slightly cracking in tread
offside track rod has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1.air bag light on dash 2.long handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?
Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 OAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FG53 OAO, 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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What year was FG53 OAO registered?
FG53 OAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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