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HN53 FSF

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FSF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filled with foam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all rear (6.6.6)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,667 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,667 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

unable to test emmisions due to exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,778 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,799 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2010 79,797 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)

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,270 miles

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

rusty servo pipe

Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,270 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

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

rusty servo pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,357 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,917 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
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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HN53 FSF is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN53 FSF, 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 HN53 FSF registered?

HN53 FSF is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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