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GJ54 FXU

2004 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FXU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged but not showing white light

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

Rear inner valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear inner wheel arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2021 85,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,070 miles

n/s/r lamp assembly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both front steps/inner wheel arches have holes caused by corrosion but are not within a prescribed area

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front steps/inner wheel arches have holes caused by corrosion but are not within a prescribed area

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,660 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to chassis and inner sills

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2018 76,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to chassis and inner sills

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,491 miles

corrosion to sills and chassis

o/s/r lamp lens broken

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,491 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to sills and parts of chassis

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to sills and parts of chassis

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,942 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 68,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,842 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,910 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are starting to wear on edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,953 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,537 miles

All tyres are getting low

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

Very slight bind to O/S/F

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,583 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
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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GJ54 FXU is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ54 FXU, 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 GJ54 FXU registered?

GJ54 FXU is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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