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FE03 PGF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,575 miles

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

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

nsf tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,885 miles

rear exhaust mount broke but system fully supported

Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount broke but system fully supported

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front inner drive shaft c/v gaiter split and leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,133 miles

near side front inner drive shaft c/v gaiter split and leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,521 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,081 miles

bothside front wiper rubber starting to splite

nearside c v gaiter leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,760 miles

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewalls

Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,760 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,634 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,337 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,237 miles

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 PGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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