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FE03 YMD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YMD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 96,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 95,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,495 miles

N/S/F inner track rod has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,353 miles

UNDER SIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,087 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,973 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,123 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,010 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,838 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,066 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 YMD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FE03 YMD, 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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What year was FE03 YMD registered?

FE03 YMD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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