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FE53 TAV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,006 mi
Last recorded58,006 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TAV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 52,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 46,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,813 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,125 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 27,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,941 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck corroded

inner sills weak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 23,941 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck corroded

inner sills weak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 18,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 18,201 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 18,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,202 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 16,200 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,101 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 15,101 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,243 miles

slight corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,149 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 13,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,212 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 9,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 6,676 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,447 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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FE53 TAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FE53 TAV, 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 FE53 TAV registered?

FE53 TAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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