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DC03 HGJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,418 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,416 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of the exuast (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,280 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,000 miles

Slight binding on nearside front brake.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,294 miles

advise surface corrosion to fuel filler kneck

advise surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise tyres low pressure

advise tyres low tread

advise tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,699 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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DC03 HGJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DC03 HGJ, 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 DC03 HGJ registered?

DC03 HGJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 August 2003.

Is DC03 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 HGJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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