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AD03 WJE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WJE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 96,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,424 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,225 miles

nearside brake has slight bind

Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,847 miles

Both sides front brake discs and pads worn and rusty.

Drivers side windscreen wiper split at ends but clears screen

Front brakes lock-up is at higher pressure on offside than nearside but balance and efficiency criteria are met.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,847 miles

Both sides front brake discs and pads worn and rusty.

Drivers side windscreen wiper split at ends but clears screen

Front brakes lock-up is at higher pressure on offside than nearside but balance and efficiency criteria are met.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,489 miles

front brake pads slightly rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,814 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 51,814 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,332 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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AD03 WJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 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 Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 WJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD03 WJE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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