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NT53 CAX

2004 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,553 mi
Last recorded135,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 CAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 135,475 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 122,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear bumper etc; Rear crossmember etc; (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,097 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle rusty behind bumpers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Trailing Arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Trailing Arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,852 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,579 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,699 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,343 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,777 miles

Coolant leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,678 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,923 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)

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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NT53 CAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NT53 CAX, 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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What year was NT53 CAX registered?

NT53 CAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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