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AP53 CGF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,589 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 9 Feb 2022

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,036 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,932 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 67,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,648 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,027 miles

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

nearside door mirror back cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,678 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 21,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,529 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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AP53 CGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP53 CGF, 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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What year was AP53 CGF registered?

AP53 CGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AP53 CGF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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