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FE03 PJU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,146 mi
Last recorded130,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,146 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 130,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,382 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,376 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,096 miles

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

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

general corosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 109,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,187 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,584 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust pipe short and corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,052 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,152 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 66,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,310 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,989 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 PJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple 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 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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