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EF53 YTH

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YTH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leaking on manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,392 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,392 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside wing mirror rear casing missing but not showing sharp edges

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,919 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 35,918 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,188 miles

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

advise front discs rusty

engine warning lamp on

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,945 miles

ESP lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,945 miles

ESP lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,560 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 15,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,224 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads below limit on edges

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 YTH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTH, 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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EF53 YTH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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