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GD53 JZX

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,022 mi
Last recorded111,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JZX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear outer sills corroded but not likely to affect suspension , steering or brakes.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,406 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,406 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 107,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,340 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,169 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,644 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,496 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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GD53 JZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GD53 JZX, 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 GD53 JZX registered?

GD53 JZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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