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FE03 PFN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,996 mi
Last recorded55,996 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PFN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,161 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f ball joint has movement

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,368 miles

enginge management light is on

o/s/f ball joint has some movement

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on dash

gearbox mount worn

Fail 1 Aug 2015 50,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on dash

gearbox mount worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,746 miles

engine management light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,106 miles

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

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

engien man light showing a falt

Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,029 miles

engine management light is on

n/s/f inner cv boot has slight leak

o/s/f ball joint has slight movement

Fail 4 Aug 2012 38,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

n/s/f inner cv boot has slight leak

o/s/f ball joint has slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,177 miles

engine management light is on

slight noise on the o/s/r brakes when applied.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,142 miles

engine management light is on

front brake discs are rusted

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking

o/s/f wheel has slight stiffness when rotated

Fail 14 Aug 2010 34,142 miles

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

engine management light is on

front brake discs are rusted

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking

o/s/f wheel has slight stiffness when rotated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,514 miles

both front inner brake discs are rusting

engine management light is on

n/s/f inner cv boot is leakig

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,007 miles

both front inner brake discs are rusting

engine management light is on

front brake pads are very low

n/s/f inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn n edges

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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FE03 PFN 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 FE03 PFN, 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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FE03 PFN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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