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FD03 GVF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GVF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has grease around clip area (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear axle bush starting to split

battery loose

e.m.l on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has grease around clip area (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear axle bush starting to split

battery loose

e.m.l on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,058 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,500 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both inner cv gaiters weeping

engine management light on

front washer jets slightly poor

rear axle bushes spliting

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,500 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both inner cv gaiters weeping

engine management light on

front washer jets slightly poor

rear axle bushes spliting

Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

eml light on dash

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,132 miles

damage to offside front wing and bumper

rear wiper blade split

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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

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FD03 GVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD03 GVF, 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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FD03 GVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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