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EO53 FXB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,184 mi
Last recorded73,184 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FXB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2023 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and worn

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,654 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear chassis has welding repairs

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 57,738 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 57,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 54,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 51,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2015 40,689 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

o/s/f lower swevil has some play

some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,013 miles

front number plate and bumper damageed

n/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

o/s/f lower swevil has slight play

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

tail section of exhaust corroded and has slight blow

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,446 miles

Front brake pads low and brake discs worn/corroded.

Play in o/s/f lower outer suspension swivel joint.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,551 miles

both front brake dises quite corroded

both front lower swivels have slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,768 miles

both front brake disces inner faces corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,145 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread depth

o/s/f tyre getting low tread depth

Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres getting low tread depth

o/s/f tyre getting low tread depth

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,837 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 FXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FXB, 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 EO53 FXB registered?

EO53 FXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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