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HF53 LCL

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 75,360 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 65,657 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,853 miles

corrosion to wheel arches and o/s/f central sill.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 51,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 47,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 44,195 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 41,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 37,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,886 miles

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)

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

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

note.spare tyre new

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,003 miles

clutch cable fowling on fan belt

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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HF53 LCL is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF53 LCL, 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 HF53 LCL registered?

HF53 LCL is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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