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HW53 FLZ

2003 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,762 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,313 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 61,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,306 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,364 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine tic-over erratic and slightly high

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level warning light indicates a fault

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 49,928 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine tic-over erratic and slightly high

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level warning light indicates a fault

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,894 miles

2 thorns in offside rear tyre

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

2 thorns in offside rear tyre

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,236 miles

BOTH front wipers split on ends

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,687 miles

Engine management light illumenated.

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,873 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 19,873 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,014 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,658 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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HW53 FLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW53 FLZ, 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 HW53 FLZ registered?

HW53 FLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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