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LJ04 VAX

2004 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 110,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 105,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,509 miles

1x horn button not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,378 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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LJ04 VAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,894 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 LJ04 VAX, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ04 VAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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