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AF03 XGZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XGZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 63,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 44,610 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 44,605 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,156 miles

Fuel Filler neck Deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,156 miles

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

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

Fuel Filler neck Deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,764 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 39,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,427 miles

inner faces of front discs corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,568 miles

both n/s driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight oil leak

slight wear in n/s/f suspension arm joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,689 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

front tyre treads wearing low

noise from o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,627 miles

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

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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AF03 XGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 XGZ, 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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AF03 XGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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