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EX03 OMJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,203 mi
Last recorded80,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OMJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,976 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 76,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level close to minimum

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,968 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,692 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,207 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,824 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 41,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear shock damp

slight leak from both inner cv boots

Pass 26 May 2012 37,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 37,843 miles

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both driveshaft inner gaiters leaking slightly

Both rear axle outer support bushes starting to perish slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit 155/65 TR 13

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,699 miles

n/s/f inner c v boot leaking grease

rear axle bushs worn

Pass 22 May 2010 30,505 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter seeping grease from outer end

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

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 26,121 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both inner c v boots leaking

Pass 27 May 2008 21,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,294 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EX03 OMJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX03 OMJ, 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 EX03 OMJ registered?

EX03 OMJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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