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FB53 GHJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,260 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,535 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,932 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 66,121 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,912 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,943 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,247 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FB53 GHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB53 GHJ, 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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FB53 GHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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