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EO53 FWU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

MILL light on dash.

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split/ de-bond.

front sub frame and vehicle underside signs of rust/corrosion.

n/s wing mirror missing/damaged.

small splits n/s/f inner and outer cv boots.

various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,196 miles

MILL light on dash.

front sub frame signs of rust/corrosion.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

no rear seats fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish within the tread.

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond.

small split n/s/f outer cv boot.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket adrift. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

MILL light on dash.

front sub frame signs of rust/corrosion.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish within the tread.

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond.

small split n/s/f outer cv boot.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,569 miles

damage n/s wing mirror

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,512 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

damage n/s wing mirror

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,226 miles

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

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

damage n/s mirror

engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,225 miles

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

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

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

damage n/s mirror

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,725 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 42,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,925 miles

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

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

o/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 18,533 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,010 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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EO53 FWU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EO53 FWU, 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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EO53 FWU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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