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DG03 MDJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MDJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 84,832 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4x aches fitted with extensions ()

lowered suspension

Fail 18 Nov 2017 84,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4x aches fitted with extensions ()

lowered suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,341 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,411 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,613 miles

advise radiator damaged

advise surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise front driveshafts noisy on full lock but cannot determine which side

Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,562 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise radiator damaged

advise surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise front b/disc s heavily corroded

strong advise front driveshafts noisy on full lock but cannot determine which side

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,555 miles

engine management warning light on

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,709 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

possible c.v joints worn

slight seepage from the n/s inner c.v gaiter

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,912 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 15 Mar 2010 30,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 30,055 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,950 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,184 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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DG03 MDJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple 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 DG03 MDJ, 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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DG03 MDJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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