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SH53 EFD

2004 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,495 mi
Last recorded53,495 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EFD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 53,495 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,961 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 50,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres approx 80% worn

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,931 miles

EML ON

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,461 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 38,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,352 miles

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 30,224 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 30,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,756 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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SH53 EFD is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SH53 EFD, 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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SH53 EFD is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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