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EF53 EHO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,844 mi
Last recorded39,844 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EHO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,844 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 39,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,037 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 39,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,426 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 38,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,042 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,602 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (cracked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 37,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (cracked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 36,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,408 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,134 miles

E.M.L ON

Fail 15 Jun 2016 34,134 miles

E.M.L ON

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,827 miles

both rear tyres are cracked

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2014 25,096 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Some slight cracking on both rear tyre walls and within tread pattern.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Some slight cracking on both rear tyre walls and within tread pattern.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,201 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 12,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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EF53 EHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF53 EHO, 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 EF53 EHO registered?

EF53 EHO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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