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HF54 GAO

2004 Daihatsu Extol

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Extol57,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 GAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,515 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,711 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 104,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,214 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)

Oil leak

engine warning light is on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 69,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,526 miles

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
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HF54 GAO is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF54 GAO, 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 HF54 GAO registered?

HF54 GAO is a 2004 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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