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CX53 FAF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FAF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,429 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,648 miles

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,755 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 54,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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CX53 FAF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX53 FAF, 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 CX53 FAF registered?

CX53 FAF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is CX53 FAF safe to buy?

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