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FE53 TCJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,464 mi
Last recorded59,464 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,464 miles

Rear chassis corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,430 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,424 miles

advise condition of exhaust centre silencer

advise offside front wiper split

advise smearing to nearside front wiper

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,735 miles

front discs slightly scored

n/s c.v joint worn and clicking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,984 miles

front tyres very low on edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,669 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 TCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

FE53 TCJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FE53 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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