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EO53 GNJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,612 miles

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and leaking centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles R= 155.70.13 F=155.65.13

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,709 miles

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

Offside Rear worn close to limits

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear worn close to limits

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,546 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight run out offside front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,484 miles

centre high level stop light not working

removed obstruction from offside lower screen

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,484 miles

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

centre high level stop light not working

removed obstruction from offside lower screen

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,039 miles

n/s/f wiper split still clearing the screen

Fail 19 Feb 2013 73,039 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wiper split still clearing the screen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,163 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,343 miles

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

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

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 GNJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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