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FE53 TBZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TBZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,514 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,211 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 66,290 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 66,289 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,626 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 TBZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

FE53 TBZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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