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EJ03 NBL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,199 mi
Last recorded122,199 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NBL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 122,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking dangerous do not drive (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise new joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,544 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm front bushes have slight wear

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2018 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower suspension joint worn too excess (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,820 miles

Nearside Front slight binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise adjustment of rear brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,746 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

cut in inner wall of nearside front tyre

dampness around fuel filler neck

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

cut in inner wall of nearside front tyre

dampness around fuel filler neck

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,867 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,203 miles

rear beam bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,444 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,520 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,726 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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EJ03 NBL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ03 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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