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EJ03 NBA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,268 mi
Last recorded67,268 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 67,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 58,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded (6.1.2 (a))

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 56,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre, tread 2.7m, and tread wearing at outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,352 miles

Both front wipers are split

Engine warning light is illuminated

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

Fail 21 May 2009 20,944 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 15,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,698 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the 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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EJ03 NBA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ03 NBA, 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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EJ03 NBA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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