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ET03 FFZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,902 mi
Last recorded50,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FFZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,902 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,628 miles

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

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,628 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,336 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but secured

Fail 28 Jan 2012 36,336 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but secured

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,856 miles

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

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

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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ET03 FFZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET03 FFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 FFZ registered?

ET03 FFZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is ET03 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 FFZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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