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EG03 ZXC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ZXC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 146,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 138,661 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,143 miles

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

offside rear tyre eall has small splits tread

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,303 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,975 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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EG03 ZXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG03 ZXC, 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 EG03 ZXC registered?

EG03 ZXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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