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LX53 HBU

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,930 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 23 Apr 2026 80,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 30 Mar 2026 80,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internal (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated at brake drum (1.8 (a))

front bumper impact bar & radiator support damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,520 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 76,512 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (marked red) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (marked red) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,320 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 62,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,585 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 57,583 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,639 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,639 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,613 miles

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

spare tyre is new

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,838 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,568 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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LX53 HBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LX53 HBU, 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 LX53 HBU registered?

LX53 HBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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