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AV54 DHM

2004 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 32,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 31,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 30,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 30,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,083 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 29,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 29,232 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,405 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,421 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 24,421 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch starting to rust

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch starting to rust

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 23,220 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to check front wheel bearings as front brakes binding

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,076 miles

n/s rear tailgate/ wing damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,487 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust getting rusty.

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 13,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracked on outer sidewall

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,660 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on outer sidewall

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,909 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,818 miles

all tyres start to perish.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,469 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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AV54 DHM is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV54 DHM, 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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AV54 DHM is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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