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FE03 YMF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,645 mi
Last recorded45,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YMF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror housing taped up.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 37,615 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing seat belts not tested ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 37,615 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sponge soft (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine management light on engine missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing seat belts not tested ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,925 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 34,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,900 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,091 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 31,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,703 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 29,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 27,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,246 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 YMF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

FE03 YMF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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