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FG53 OAO

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,685 mi
Last recorded144,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,685 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 144,678 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 140,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,077 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,851 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,851 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,461 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,615 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 90,615 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,032 miles

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.

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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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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